What happened on Sunday May 13, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1945:

• Iconic World War II Photo Published Yevgeny Khaldei's famous photograph 'Raising a Flag over the Reichstag' is published in Ogonyok magazine, capturing a powerful symbolic moment of Soviet victory in World War II.
• US Forces Advance in Okinawa United States troops successfully capture Dakeshi, a strategic location on the island of Okinawa, Japan, continuing the Pacific campaign in World War II.
• US Naval Raids on Kyushu The US Fast Carrier Task Force (TF 58) launches comprehensive raids on Kyushu, Japan, systematically destroying the remaining Japanese airfields and further weakening their military infrastructure.
• Soviet Forces Clear Czechoslovakia Soviet military units successfully eliminate the final pockets of German resistance in Czechoslovakia, marking a significant milestone in the final stages of World War II in Eastern Europe.
• Musician Birth Note Richard 'Magic Dick' Secondalwitz is born, who would later become the renowned harmonicist for the J. Geils Band, known for their hit song 'Centerfold'.

Events in 1945

May 13, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1945

Newspapers from May. 13, 1945

May 13, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1945 can also be written as 5/13/1945 in the US and as 13/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1945:

• Lou Marini

  Saxophonist famous for his role in the Blues Brothers band and his significant contributions to blues and rock music.

• Lasse Berghagen

  Prominent Swedish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor with a significant career in Scandinavian entertainment.

• Magic Dick

  Renowned blues-rock multi-instrumentalist known for his exceptional harmonica skills and performances with various blues bands.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1945:

• Tubby Hall

  American jazz drummer (born 1895).

• Martin Luther
• Heinz Thilo

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1945 was Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk) by Bing Crosby & Judy Garland, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Bing Crosby & Judy Garland - Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk)
2. Jo Stafford - There's No You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 13, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 1945 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 13, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:13 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1945

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Someone born on May 13, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 26 days old,

or 4173 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1945?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 13, 1945.

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