What Happened on September 19, 1945

Historical Events

Kim Il-sung Returns from Exile

Kim Il-sung arrives in the harbor of Wonsan, Korea, after 26 years in exile in the Soviet Union

Lord Haw Haw Sentenced

Lord Haw Haw (William Joyce) sentenced to death in London


Famous Birthdays

  • David Bromberg, American bluegrass-folk-rock-jazz singer, songwriter, and musician (Demon in Disguise; "The Holdup"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Jane Blalock, American golfer (27 LPGA Tour wins), born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Randolph Mantooth, American actor (Emergency, Loving), born in Sacramento, California

Famous Weddings

Shirley Temple

Actress Shirley Temple (17) weds actor John Agar (24) in an Episcopal ceremony at Wilshire Methodist Church

Died in 1945 1945 Highlights

About September 19, 1945

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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