November 3rd, 1945 (SATURDAY)
HUNGARY: The Hungarians hold general elections which result in an absolute majority for the anti-Communist Smallholders' Party, led by Zoltan Tildy. Prime Minister Tildy forms a coalition government but has to deal with an economic crisis, due to wartime destruction, serious food shortages, rampant inflation, and Soviet requisitions.
U.S.S.R.: Moscow: Dmitri Shostakovich premieres his Ninth Symphony. Unlike the triumphalist piece that the Soviet authorities were expecting, the work is a short, neo-classical symphony with grotesque motifs. It will lead to his disfavour with Stalin and his disgrace until Stalin's death.
JAPAN: Following General MacArthur's mandate that the wrestling should restart as soon as possible it is announced that the Tokyo Dojo is ready for play and that a tournament will be held in the middle of this month.
CANADA: