What Happened on June 26, 1945

Historical Events

  • England win the second Victory test cricket at Bramall Lane by 41 runs

United Nations Charter

United Nations Charter signed by 50 nations in San Francisco

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Schrader, American electronic muscic composer, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
  • David Heyn, Sri Lankan cricket batsman (18 x unofficial tests; 2 ODIs; Nondescripts CC), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Dwight York, Nuwaubian leader (Nuwaubian Nation), born in Boston, Massachusetts
Born in 1945

Famous Deaths

  • Erno Rapee, American conductor and composer (Radio City Music Hall), dies at 54
  • Nikolay Tcherepnin, Russian composer of ballets, dies at 72
1945 Highlights

About June 26, 1945

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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