Friday October 12, 1945

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About October 12th, 1945, in brief:

• Historical events: On October 12, 1945, Corporal Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist and conscientious objector, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman. Doss served as an unarmed medic during World War II and was recognized for saving 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.
• Day of the week: October 12th, 1945 was a Friday
• Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
• Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
• #1 US song: It's Been a Long, Long Time by Harry James & His Orchestra
• Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder

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Table of contents

• October 12, 1945: What happened on that day?
• What day of the week was October 12, 1945?
• Who was born on October 12, 1945?
• October 12, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
• October 12, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
• October 12, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
• October 12, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
• How old is someone born on October 12, 1945?
• Back in 1945

October 12, 1945: What happened on that day?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1945:

• Conscientious objector receives Medal of Honor On October 12, 1945, Corporal Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist and conscientious objector, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman. Doss served as an unarmed medic during World War II and was recognized for saving 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa. source: history.com
• German war criminal sentenced A German war criminal was sentenced on October 12, 1945, following the conclusion of World War II. Specific details about the individual and the nature of the crimes were not specified in the available sources. source: britannica.com
• Quisling death sentence upheld Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian army officer who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II, was convicted of treason and other crimes. His death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Norway on October 12, 1945. source: britannica.com
• Lao Issara Declares Independence On October 12, 1945, the Lao Issara (Free Lao Movement) seized control of the Laotian government, boldly reaffirming the country's independence following the end of World War II. This pivotal moment marked a significant step in Laos' struggle for self-determination and liberation from colonial rule. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Shangdang Campaign Concludes The Shangdang Campaign, a significant military engagement during the Chinese Civil War, ended with a decisive communist victory. This battle was part of the larger conflict between the Nationalist and Communist forces that would ultimately reshape China's political landscape.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1945?

October 12, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1945 can also be written as 10/12/1945 in the US and as 12/10/1945 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1945 in October 1945 calendar

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Who was born on October 12, 1945?

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October 12, 1945: What famous people died on that day?

Famous people died on October 12, 1945:

• Frank Synnott
• Siegfried von Kardorff
• Domenico Rupolo

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October 12, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 12, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1945 was It's Been a Long, Long Time by Harry James & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Harry James & His Orchestra - It's Been a Long, Long Time
2. Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - It's Been A Long, Long Time
3. Bing Crosby & Les Paul - It's Been a Long, Long Time
4. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Dottie Reid) - I'm Gonna Love That Guy
5. Gene Krupa & His Orchestra - Along the Navajo Trail

October 12, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 12, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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October 12, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1945 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 12, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 10:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1945.

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How old is someone born on October 12, 1945?

Someone born on October 12, 1945 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 27 days old,

or 4191 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29339 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1945?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 12, 1945.

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