13 Nov 1945
- General Charles de Gaulle became the first post-war head of French government. ww2dbase [Charles de Gaulle | TH]
- Norman Jackson was presented with a Victoria Cross medal by King George VI of the United Kingdom for his brave attempt to put out the fire on his Lancaster bomber's starboard wing during the night of 26-27 Apr 1944. ww2dbase [George VI | CPC]
- U-977 arrived at Boston, Massachusetts, United States by tow. ww2dbase [U-977 | Boston, Massachusetts | CPC]
- USS Sterlet departed San Diego, California, United States. ww2dbase [Sterlet | San Diego, California | CPC]
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