The longest British Parliament since the Cavalier Parliament of 1661–1679 was dissolved ahead of the July 5 elections. Parliament had been in session since 1935, as elections during the war had been suspended.
The Battle of Bessang Pass in the Philippines came to an end in an Allied victory.
It was the first flight of the XP-82, the Twin Mustang.
Coming too late for its intended role as an escort for B-29s in World War Two, it would see action during the Korean War before it was retired in 1953.
Today In Wyoming's History: June 15: 1945 Governor Leslie Hunt proclaimed to day Infantry Day.
Conflict, starring Humphrey Bogart, Alexis Smith and Sydney Greenstreet was released.
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