What happened this day in history May 15, 1945

What are the important events that happened on May 15, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 15, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 15, 1945 is the 135th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 230 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 2, 1945 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatriacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,663.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 15, 1945 Historical Events

  • 1945
    World War II: The final skirmish in Europe is fought near Prevalje, Slovenia.

Who were born on May 15, 1945?

  • 1945
    Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza, Portuguese noble
  • 1945
    Lasse Berghagen, Swedish singer

Who died on May 15, 1945?

  • 1945
    Charles Williams, British writer (b. 1886)

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