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1945Feb, 18

Judy Rankin

Judy Rankin, American golfer and sportscaster
Judy Torluemke Rankin (born February 18, 1945) is an American professional golfer and golf broadcaster. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, she joined the LPGA Tour in 1962 at age 17 and won 26 tour events.

Since 2010, Rankin has served as the lead analyst for LPGA Tour telecasts on the Golf Channel. She previously served as an expert analyst for golf coverage on ESPN/ABC.

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Events on 1945

  • 23Feb

    Manila

    World War II: The capital of the Philippines, Manila, is liberated by combined Filipino and American forces.
  • 23Feb

    History of Poland (1939-45)

    World War II: Capitulation of German garrison in Poznań. The city is liberated by Soviet and Polish forces.
  • 25Feb

    Turkey

    World War II: Turkey declares war on Germany.
  • 9Mar

    Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

    World War II: The first nocturnal incendiary attack on Tokyo inflicts damage comparable to that inflicted on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki five months later.
  • 30Aug

    Douglas MacArthur

    The Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Douglas MacArthur lands at Atsugi Air Force Base.