January 1, 1945: Day of the Week
January 1, 1945 was the 1st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 364 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Monday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is lundi.
A person born on this day will be 78 years old today. If that same person saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,367.95 today.
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Here’s the January 1945 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1945 calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Monkey is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
January 1, 1945 Historical Event(s)
- 1945World War II: In retaliation for the Malmedy massacre, U.S. troops massacre 30 SS prisoners at Chenogne.
- 1945World War II: Operation Nordwind, the last major German offensive on the Western Front begins.
- 1945World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches Operation Bodenplatte, a massive, but failed attempt to knock out Allied air power in northern Europe in a single blow.
Who were born on January 1, 1945?
- 1945Jacky Ickx, Belgian race car driver
- 1945Max Julien, American actor
- 1945Peter Duncan, Australian politician
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