December 1945 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1945.
The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1945: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1945?
Events
- 01 Dec 1945 CFL Grey Cup: Toronto beats Winnipeg, 35-0 at Toronto
- 03 Dec 1945 Communist demonstrations in Athens presage the Greek Civil War.
- 04 Dec 1945 US Senate approves US participation in United Nations.
- 05 Dec 1945 Lost Squadron crashes east of Florida
- 07 Dec 1945 Microwave oven patented.
- 10 Dec 1945 Preston Tucker reveals plan to produce the Torpedo, a new 150 MPH car.
- 11 Dec 1945 Het Parool publishes first "Captain Rob" Dutch comic strip.
- 12 Dec 1945 Special Court of justice convicts NSB-leader Mussert to death.
- 15 Dec 1945 Occupation of Japan/Shinto Directive: General Douglas MacArthur orders that Shinto be abolished as the state religion of Japan.
- 16 Dec 1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL championship.
- 18 Dec 1945 Uruguay joins the United Nations.
- 19 Dec 1945 Austrian Republic re-establishes.
- 20 Dec 1945 Rationing of auto tires ends in US.
- 21 Dec 1945 Billion Dollar Baby opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 219 performances
- 23 Dec 1945 Frederick Astons Cinderella premieres in London
- 26 Dec 1945 CFP franc and CFA franc are created.
- 27 Dec 1945 International Monetary Fund established - World Bank founded.
- 28 Dec 1945 The United States Congress officially recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 31 Dec 1945 Ratification of United Nations Charter completed.
- 05 Dec 1945 Flight 19, a group of TBF Avengers, disappears in the Bermuda Triangle.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1945?
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Top #4 songs in the USA
- Gene Krupa & His Orchestra (vocal Anita O'Day - Chickery Chick
- Frank Sinatra - Nancy (With The Laughing Face)
- Bing Crosby - White Christmas
- Frank Sinatra - White Christmas
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
