What happened this day in history August 19, 1945

What are the important events that happened on August 19, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 19, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 19, 1945 is the 231st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 134 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 6, 1945 – a Sunday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $2,725.10. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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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August 19, 1945 Historical Events

  • 1945
    Vietnam War: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Who were born on August 19, 1945?

  • 1945
    Charles Wellesley, Marquess of Douro, English heir of the 8th Duke of Wellington
  • 1945
    Ian Gillan, English singer (Deep Purple)
  • 1945
    Sandro de América, Argentine singer & actor (d. 2010)

Who died on August 19, 1945?

  • 1945
    Tomas Burgos, Chilean philanthropist (b. 1875)

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