Historical Events
- US defeat Japanese forces on Okinawa
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Zagajewski, Polish philosopher and poet, born in Lvov, Poland
- Jacques Rougerie, French rugby union front rower (1 Test; AS Montferrand), born in Pamiers, France (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Josef Hora, Czech writer and poet (Sinking Shadows), dies at 53
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About June 21, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
