What happened this day in history October 17, 1945

What are the important events that happened on October 17, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 17, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 17, 1945 is the 290th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 4, 1945 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $27,575.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 17, 1945 Historical Events

  • 1945
    A massive number of people, headed by CGT and Evita, gather in the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina to demand Juan Peron’s release. It calls “el día de la lealtad peronista” (peronista loyalty day)
  • 1945
    Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens becomes Prime Minister of Greece between the pull-out of the German occupation force in 1944 and the return of King Georgios II to Greece.

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