What Happened on April 15, 1945

Historical Events

Burial of FDR

34th US President FDR buried in grounds of his Hyde Park home, New York state

  • British Army liberates Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen

Communium Interpretes Dolorum

Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical "Communium Interpretes Dolorum"


Famous Birthdays

  • Jos van Rey, Dutch businessman and politician (VVD), born in Roermond, Netherlands
  • Ted Sizemore, American MLB infielder, 1969-80, Rookie of the Year (Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and 3 other teams), born in Gadsden, Alabama

About April 15, 1945

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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