Date: March 18, 1945
World War II: During the Battle of Iwo Jima, a group of United States Marines reach the top of Mount Suribachi on the island and are photographed raising the American flag. Date: February 23, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On…
The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party. Date: July 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 5 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Damascus Syrian Demonstrators Shot by…
World War II: During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Japanese kamikaze planes sink the escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea and damage the USS Saratoga. Date: February 21, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 21 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Sétif Massacre: Hundreds…
World War II: The city of Hildesheim, Germany, is heavily damaged in a British air raid, though it had little military significance and Germany was on the verge of final defeat. Date: March 22, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On…
World War II: United States Army troops liberate Ohrdruf forced labor camp in Germany. Date: April 4, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945World War II: Sixth U.S. Army Invades Lingayen Gulf, January 9,…
World War II: The Prague uprising begins as an attempt by the Czech resistance to free the city from German occupation. Date: May 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 5 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Soviet 322nd Rifle Division…