Events from the year 1945 in Romania. The year saw the end of Romania's involvement in World War II and the foundation of the pro-Communist government of Petru Groza.
24 February – In Bucharest, the Communist Party and its allies organize a mass rally in front of the Royal Palace to call for Prime Minister Nicolae Rădescu's resignation. As the protest carries on, communist agents open fire from the Interior Ministry building situated across the street, killing several people.[4]
28 February – Andrey Vyshinsky, Soviet vice commissioner of foreign affairs and president of the Allied Control Commission for Romania, travels to Bucharest and demands from King Michael I the resignation of Rădescu;[5][6] at the direction of Joseph Stalin, he warns that the Soviet Union would not allow Northern Transylvania to be returned to Romania if Rădescu were to remain prime minister. Rădescu resigns his position the next day.
6 March – A pro-Communist government is formed under Petru Groza, following Soviet intervention.[2]
12 May – The last German troops capitulate, bringing Romania's involvement in the Second World War to an end.[7]
21 August – In response to the government not resigning as he requested, King Michael starts the "royal strike", refusing the sign any decrees, a situation that continues into the following year.[8]
8 November – A pro-monarchy demonstration in front of the Royal Palace escalates into street fighting which kills and wounds dozens. Order is restored by Soviet troops.[9]
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