Historical Events
- 17-year-old Dodgers utility Tommy Brown becomes youngest player to hit a MLB home run in Brooklyn's 11-1 rout of Pittsburgh Pirates at Ebbets Field
- Soviet troops occupy Harbin & Mukden
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Roda Roda, Austrian writer, dies at 73
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About August 20, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
