What Happened on April 15, 1945

Historical Events

  • British Army liberates Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen

Event of Interest

FDR buried in grounds of Hyde Park home

Catholic Encyclical

Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical "Communium Interpretes Dolorum"


1945 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Jos van Rey, Dutch businessman and politician (VVD), born in Roermond, Netherlands
  • Ted Sizemore, American MLB infielder, 1969-80, Rookie of the Year (Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and 3 other teams), born in Gadsden, Alabama
Born in 1945

About April 15, 1945

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries