Your place in the Universe on 1945
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1945 (MCMXLV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1945th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1945 a year special to you? Discover what 1945 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1945, 1945 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1945, how old is someone born in 1945 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1945.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1945 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1945
- Who was the U.S. President in 1945?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1945?
- Who was the Pope in 1945?
- 1945: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1945?
- What was the most popular movie in 1945?
- What was the best selling book in 1945?
- How old is someone born in 1945?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1945?
What was 1945 known for ?
- 1945 was a year that the world will not forget, as it was the last year of the Second World War.
- In January, after retreating to his bunker in Berlin, Adolf Hitler took to the radio waves and made his last speech. The infamous Waffen-SS also began the evacuation of Auschwitz, one of the most gruesome concentration camps established by the Nazis in their short-lived Third Reich.
- With the end of the war in sight, the Yalta Conference was held in February of 1945. The remaining three “great powers” of the Allies were represented by their respective heads of state: President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain, and Premier Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union. The purpose of the conference was to discuss post-war terms in order to ensure peace between the victorious Allies after the war with Germany had ended.
- This was the year that two major heads of state died. With his enemies closing in around him, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April in Berlin. American President Franklin D. Roosevelt also died in April. After winning four presidential elections, President Roosevelt died of a stroke in Warm Springs, Georgia at his personal retreat. After Roosevelt’s death, Vice President Harry S. Truman was sworn into office and became President.
- In May of 1945, the Allies received the unconditional surrender of Germany, marking the end of the war in Europe. The day of German’s surrender was celebrated as “Victory in Europe Day.” The war continued in the Pacific theatre, though, with the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August. Japan formally surrendered in September, and the Allies celebrated the date of the surrender as Victory over Japan Day.
- In a final major international development this year, the United Nations was founded in October.
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Key World Leaders of 1945
Who was the U.S. President in 1945?
In 1945, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was President of the United States until April 12, 1945; on April 12, 1945, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1945?
In 1945, Winston Churchill (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until July 26, 1945; on July 26, 1945 Clement Attlee (Labour) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1945?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1945 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1945: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Harry S. Truman
In 1945, Harry S. Truman was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Truman became President of the United States after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, authorizing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1945?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1945, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Rum and Coca-Cola by Andrews Sisters
What was the most popular movie in 1945?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Lost Weekend by Billy Wilder
What was the best selling book in 1945?
How old is someone born in 1945?
Someone born in 1945 is 80 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1945?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1945 was the Year of the Rooster.
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