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April 1945
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Soviet Union informs the Japanese government that the 1941 Neutrality Pact will not be renewed when it expires, clearing the way for the Soviet Union to declare war on Japan after the end of the war in Europe.
Japanese troops on Bougainville began a counterattack against Australian troops at Slater's Knoll near the Puriata River. The attack is defeated.
British troops reach Minden
Canadian troops take Almelo
US troops take Mulhausen and Eisenach
US 5th Army captures Monte Folgorita
The Japanese cabinet resigns
The Syrian government resigns
German submarine U-242 lost with all hands after hitting a mine in St. George's Channel
German submarine U-677 sunk at Hamburg