Historical Events
- Scheduled demonstrations at Polo Grounds & Ebbets Field to end segregation in organized baseball are called off
Sukarno Elected President
Sukarno elected 1st President of Indonesia by the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI)
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Harris, American pop singer (The Toys -"A Lover's Concerto"), born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- Sarah Dash, American pop, R&B, and disco singer (Patti LaBelle & Bluebirds; Labelle - "Lady Marmalade"), born in Trenton, New Jersey (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Subhas Chandra Bose, Indian revolutionary and nationalist, dies of injuries from a plane crash at 48
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About August 18, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
