Historical Events
Potsdam Conference
Potsdam Conference: Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold 1st post-World War II meeting
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, born in Claridge's, London
- Eric McCredie, Scottish pop bassist (Middle Of The Road - "Chirpy, Chirpy, Cheep Cheep"), born in Patrick, Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2007)
- Fenneken Fockema Andreae, Dutch actress (Sea Gull)
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Busch, German field marshal (WWII), dies at 60
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About July 17, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
