October 12, 1945

1945Aurore Clément, French actress^[†]

Aurore Clément is a French actress who has appeared in French and English language movies and television productions.

1945Dusty Rhodes, American wrestler (died 2015)^[†]

Virgil Riley Runnels Jr., better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer who worked for the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation, later known as WWE. Rhodes was considered a star wrestler and presented the persona of an American everyman, the American Dream personified. Rhodes is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

1945World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.^[†]

Desmond Thomas Doss was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. Due to his religious beliefs, he refused to carry a weapon.

1945The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence.^[†]

The Lao Issara was an anti-French nationalist movement formed on 12 October 1945 by Prince Phetsarath Ratanavongsa. The short-lived movement emerged after the Japanese defeat in World War II and became the government of Laos before the return of the French. It aimed to prevent the French from restoring their control over Laos. The group disbanded in 1949.