What Happened on August 8, 1945

Historical Events

United Nations Charter

President Harry Truman signs the United Nations Charter

Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations — Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations

Nuremberg Trials

US, USSR, Britain and France sign Treaty of London which sets down procedures for the Nuremberg war trials of Nazi leaders

Hermann Goering on trial at the Nuremberg Trials. He would later be sentenced to death, but committed suicide the night before his sentence was to be carried out. — Hermann Goering on trial at the Nuremberg Trials. He would later be sentenced to death, but committed suicide the night before his sentence was to be carried out.

USSR declares war against Japan in WW II
USSR establishes a communist government in North Korea

1945 Highlights

About August 8, 1945

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo

What Happened in 1945

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