Historical Events In 1945
Saturday, 20 April 2024
May 07 Germany signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Reheime, France (to take effect the next day), ending the European theatre of WWII in the year 1945.
May 07 On this day in history mauthausen Concentration Camp liberated
May 07 In the year 1945 nazi Generals Jodl & Von Friedenburg surrender
May 07 Princess Irene Brigade moves into the Hague Netherlands on this day in history.
May 07 Pulitzer prize awarded to John Hersey (Bell for Adano) in the year 1945.
May 07 In the year 1945 sS open fire on crowd in Amsterdam, killing 22
May 08 Canadian troops move into Amsterdam on this day in history.
May 08 Chinese counter attack at Tsjangte, supports by 14th air fleet on this day in history.
May 08 On this day in history general Von Keitel surrenders to Marshal Zhukov near Berlin
May 08 In the year 1945 in Berlin, the unconditional surrender is ratified, marking an end to twelve and a half years of the Nazi Third Reich.
May 08 In the year 1945 victory In Europe Day (VE Day) declared
May 09 Channel Island, Jersey liberated from Nazis in the year 1945.
May 09 Clem Hill, cricketer (49 Tests for Australia 1896-1912), dies in the year 1945.
May 09 Czechoslovakia liberated from Nazi occupation (National Day) in the year 1945.
May 09 Czechoslovakia liberated from Nazi occupation (Natl Day) in the year 1945.
May 09 On this day in history nazi propagandist Max Blokzijl arrested
May 09 Norwegian Nazi collaborators Vidkun Quisling arrested on this day in history.
May 09 Victory celebration at Red Square on this day in history.
May 10 In the year 1945 allies capture Rangoon from the Japanese
May 10 Russian troops occupy Prague on this day in history.
May 11 On this day in history uS marines conquer Awatsha Draw Okinawa
May 11 On this day in history wewak in New Guinea captured by Australia's 6th Division
May 13 On this day in history aircraft from fast carrier task force begin 2-day attack on Kyushu airfields, Japan
May 13 On this day in history uS troops conquer Dakeshi Okinawa
May 14 On this day in history kamikaze-Zero strikes US aircraft carrier Enterprise
May 14 On this day in history uS offensive on Okinawa, Sugar Loaf conquered
May 15 Major Courtney, US medal of honor marine, dies in battle of Sugar Loaf on this day in history.
May 16 9th Division lands at Brunei on this day in history.
May 16 Violent battles around Sugar Loaf/Half Moon Okinawa on this day in history.
May 17 On this day in history 2 US P-47 Thunderbolts bomb Kiushu
May 17 On this day in history jan van Geenen, resistance fighter, dies
May 18 Tigers & A's both have 7 straight games postponed due to rain on this day in history.
May 19 Start of the 1st Victory Test Cricket between England & Aust Services on this day in history.
May 19 In the year 1945 start of the first Victory Test Cricket between England &Australia Services
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