Historical Events
- Puyi, the last Chinese Emperor and ruler of Manchukuo is captured by Soviet troops
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Balaban, American actor and director (2010, Girlfriends, Gosford Park), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Gary Loizzo, American rock guitarist and singer (American Breed - "Bend Me, Shape Me"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2016)
- Gordon "Snowy" Fleet, British rock drummer (Easybeats - "Friday On My Mind"), born in Liverpool, England
- Kevin Ayers, British progressive rocker (Soft Machine; Joy of a Toy), born in Herne Bay, Kent, England (d. 2013)
- Suzanne Farrell, American ballerina (Don Quioxote), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Nico Richter, Dutch composer, dies at 29
- Takijiro Ohnishi, led Japanese kamikaze pilots (harakiri), dies
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About August 16, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
