October 1945 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in October 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 October 1945: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 1945?
Events
- 01 Oct 1945 Heavyweight champ Joe Louis is discharged from army
- 02 Oct 1945 George Albert Smith becomes president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 03 Oct 1945 Tigers and Cubs meet in World Series for 4th time
- 04 Oct 1945 The Partizan Belgrade sports society is founded in Belgrade, Serbia.
- 05 Oct 1945 Meet the Press premieres on radio
- 06 Oct 1945 Memorial for executed unveiled in Terbregge
- 08 Oct 1945 US President Harry Truman announces atomic bomb secret shared with Britain and Canada.
- 09 Oct 1945 British troops occupy Andamanen in Gulf of Bengal
- 10 Oct 1945 Detroit Tigers beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 3 in 42nd World Series.
- 11 Oct 1945 JPL WAC Corporal Launch
- 12 Oct 1945 World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
- 14 Oct 1945 Chicago Cardinals end a record 29-game losing streak, beat Chicago Bears.
- 15 Oct 1945 Baseball Attendance hits record 10.28 million
- 16 Oct 1945 The Food and Agriculture Organization is founded in Quebec City, Canada.
- 18 Oct 1945 Nazi war crime trial opens in Nuremberg
- 20 Oct 1945 Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Lawrence opens trial of Neurenberg
- 21 Oct 1945 Argentine military officer and politician Juan Peron marries actress Eva Peron.
- 23 Oct 1945 Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals.
- 24 Oct 1945 Charter of United Nations of force became
- 25 Oct 1945 Japanese surrender Taiwan to General Chiang Kai-shek.
- 27 Oct 1945 Carib Song closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 36 performances
- 29 Oct 1945 1st ball point pen goes on sale, 57 years after it is patented
- 30 Oct 1945 Branch Rickey signs Jackie Robinson to a Montreal Royals
- 12 Oct 1945 The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in October 1945?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Judy Garland & Merry Macs - On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Hong Kong Blues
- Billy Eckstine - A Cottage For Sale
- Count Basie & His Orchestra - Jimmy's Blues
- Harry James & His Orchestra - It's Been a Long, Long Time
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
