Soviet Union Annexes Carpathian Ruthenia from Czechoslovakia, June 29, 1945
Date: June 29, 1945
Date: June 29, 1945
World War II: Philippine Commonwealth troops under the Philippine Commonwealth Army units enter the province of Ilocos Sur in Northern Luzon and attack invading Japanese Imperial forces. Date: January 8, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More…
US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. Date: January 31, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 31 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Hitler Issues Nero Decree…
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 β π Other events on February 23 π Events on this day in 1945 π On…
World War II: The United States Army liberates Nazi Sonderlager (high security) prisoner-of-war camp Oflag IV-C (better known as Colditz). Date: April 16, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 16 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945World War II: Pforzheim Annihilated…
World War II: The heavy cruiser USSΒ Indianapolis leaves San Francisco with parts for the atomic bomb "Little Boy" bound for Tinian Island. Date: July 16, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 16 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945World War II…
World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. Date: October 12, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 12 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Battle of Castle Itter: American-German Cooperation in World…