World War II: Montese, Italy Liberated from Nazi Forces, April 17, 1945

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies in office; Vice President Harry S. Truman succeeds him. Date: April 12, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 12 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies; Harry S. Truman Becomes President, April…

World War II: Soviet forces liberate the Łódź Ghetto. Of more than 200,000 inhabitants in 1940, fewer than 900 had survived the Nazi occupation. Date: January 19, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Surabaya…

World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor. Date: January 26, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945World War II:…

Bergen-Belsen concentration camp is liberated. Date: April 15, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 15 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Razing of Friesoythe by 4th Canadian Armoured Division April 14, 1945World War II: RAF Bombers Bomb Dresden, Germany February 13,…

World War II: In poor visibility, the RAF mistakenly bombs the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands, killing 511 people. Date: March 3, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Soviet Union Recognizes Pro-Soviet Polish…

Emperor Hirohito broadcasts his declaration of surrender following the effective surrender of Japan in World War II; Korea gains independence from the Empire of Japan. Date: August 15, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…