Historical Events
- British liberate Hong Kong from Japan
Event of Interest
Gen MacArthur named Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Copping, English rock bassist (Procol Harum), born in Middleton, Lancashire, England
- Wyomia Tyus, American 100m runner (Olympic gold 1964, 68), born in Griffin, Georgia
1945 Highlights
About August 29, 1945
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
