Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies; Harry S. Truman Becomes President, April 12, 1945
Date: April 12, 1945
Date: April 12, 1945
World War II: In what becomes known as the Razing of Friesoythe, the 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division deliberately destroys the German town of Friesoythe on the orders of Major General Christopher Vokes. Date: April 14, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 14 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅…
A large demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina, demands Juan Perón's release. Date: October 17, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 17 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Red Army Begins Vistula–Oder Offensive, January 12, 1945Prague Offensive Begins, Last Major Eastern Front…
World War II: Axis Sally delivers her last propaganda broadcast to Allied troops. Date: May 6, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Ho Chi Minh Proclaims Democratic Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 1945Soviet Forces…
World War II: Stalag Luft I prisoner-of-war camp near Barth, Germany is liberated by Soviet soldiers, freeing nearly 9,000 American and British airmen. Date: April 30, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Soviet Soldiers…
The Bourne End rail crash, in Hertfordshire, England, kills 43. Date: September 30, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 30 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Levant Crisis Begins in Syria: Britain Pressures France, May 16, 1945August Revolution Ends: Emperor Bảo…
World War II: U.S. troops capture Leipzig, Germany, only to later cede the city to the Soviet Union. Date: April 20, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 20 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Puyi Renounces Manchukuo Throne, Dissolves State, Transfers…