What Happened on June 20, 1945

Historical Events

Operation Paperclip

U.S. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius Jr. approves transfer of German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun and his specialists to the US

Famous Birthdays

  • (Morna) Anne Murray, Canadian popsinger ("Snow Bird"; "You Needed Me"), born in Springhill, Nova Scotia Canada,
  • David S. Monson, American politician (Rep-R-UT, 1985-87), born in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • James F Buchli, New Rockford ND, USMC/astr (STS 51C, 61A, 29, 48)
  • John McCook, Ventura Cal, actor (Codename: Firefox, Bold & Beautiful)

Famous Deaths

  • Bruno Frank, German-born American writer, dies at 58
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights

About June 20, 1945

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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