Major battle in the Philippines Campaign (1944–1945) against Empire of Japan. It began on 9 January 1945 in what is now the Philippines and lasted until 15 August 1945 (about 7 months). The setting was Luzon. It was part of the Philippines campaign of 1944–1945. Those involved included the United States.
Before and after
- 1945Founding of Baskin-Robbins
- 1945Invention of computer
- 1945Founding of International Court of Justice
- 1945Founding of Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
- from 9 January 1945 to 15 August 1945Battle of Luzon
- from 12 January 1945 to 2 February 1945Vistula–Oder Offensive
- 15 January 1945Founding of Narodowy Bank Polski
- from 23 January 1945 to 6 May 1945Siege of Breslau
- February 1945Death of Anne Frank
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