Soviet 322nd Rifle Division Liberates Auschwitz-Birkenau Inmates, January 27, 1945

World War II: Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg is liberated by the British Army. Date: May 4, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 4 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Brazilian Expeditionary Force Defeats German Forces at Monte Castello, February 21,…

The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. Date: June 26, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Labour Party Wins UK General Election, Defeats Churchill, July 26, 1945Operation…

World War II: Adolf Hitler's designated successor, Hermann Göring, sends him a telegram asking permission to take leadership of Nazi Germany. Martin Bormann and Joseph Goebbels advise Göring that the telegram is treasonous. Date: April 23, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 23 📅 Events on this day in 1945…

World War II: The German surrender at Lüneburg Heath is signed, coming into effect the following day. It encompasses all Wehrmacht units in the Netherlands, Denmark and northwest Germany. Date: May 4, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 4 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day…

World War II: The German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer is sunk by the Royal Air Force. Date: April 9, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945World War II: German Troops in Italy Cease Fighting,…