What Happened on June 25, 1945

Historical Events

  • Allied landing at Ternate, capital of the Maluku Islands in modern day Indonesia
  • Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo announce fall of Okinawa

Famous Birthdays

  • Harry Womack, American gospel and R&B singer and bassist (Womack Brothers; The Valentinos - "It's All Over Now"), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1974)
  • Labi Siffre, British singer-songwriter and poet (It Must Be Love), born in Hammersmith, London, England

About June 25, 1945

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

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