Turn Back Time: Calculate Your Age and Learn What Happened in 1945

Individuals born in 1945 would be 79 years old today. They've lived through 79 years of significant historical moments! Use our age calculator to discover the exact number of days, weeks, or even months they've been around. World War II officially ended in 1945, marking a new era for the world. The United Nations was founded in 1945 to promote international cooperation and peace.

What Major Happened in 1945?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1945 when you were 79 years old.

1. World War II ended in Europe with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
2. The United Nations was founded to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
3. The first atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender.
4. The Nuremberg Trials began, prosecuting prominent Nazi leaders for war crimes.
5. George Orwell's novel 'Animal Farm' was first published.
6. The Yalta Conference was held, with Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin discussing post-war Europe.
7. The first electronic digital computer, ENIAC, was completed in the United States.
8. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
9. The Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco.
10. The first ballpoint pens went on sale in the United States.

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