Date: May 2, 1945
World War II: Japanese submarine I-58 sinks the USS Indianapolis, killing 883 seamen. Most die during the following four days, until an aircraft notices the survivors. Date: July 30, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 30 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Pierre…
World War II: A Fu-Go balloon bomb launched by the Japanese Army kills six people near Bly, Oregon. 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 1945Adolf Hitler Moves into Führerbunker, January 16,…
The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published. Date: August 17, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 17 📅 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, 1945Imperial Japanese Navy Launches…
The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence. Date: October 12, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Axis Sally’s Last WWII Propaganda Broadcast to Allied Troops, May 6, 1945Turin…
Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci are shot dead by Walter Audisio, a member of the Italian resistance movement. Date: April 28, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945USS Indianapolis Delivers Little Boy…
World War II: The surrender of Caserta comes into effect, by which German troops in Italy cease fighting. Date: May 2, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 2 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Prague Uprising Begins Against German Occupation May…