What happened on Thursday January 04, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1945:

• Nazi executions in Amsterdam On January 4, 1945, Nazi forces executed several individuals in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The executions were part of the German occupation's repressive measures against resistance members and civilians. Specific details about the victims and circumstances are limited. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Chenogne Massacre On January 4, 1945, members of the U.S. 11th Armored Division executed approximately 80 German prisoners of war near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. The prisoners were assembled in a field and shot with machine guns. This incident was one of several war crimes committed during the Battle of the Bulge by both Allied and Axis forces. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Hitler's New Year's address On January 4, 1945, Adolf Hitler delivered his New Year's address, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and the need for continued resistance. The speech aimed to bolster German morale amid the challenges faced during World War II. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Allied Capture of Akyab Allied forces successfully captured the strategic Burmese island of Akyab, further advancing their campaign to push Japanese forces out of Southeast Asia.
• Birth of Nobel Laureate Richard R. Schrock Richard R. Schrock, an American chemist who would later win the Nobel Prize, was born. He would become renowned for his groundbreaking work in organometallic chemistry and metathesis reactions.
• Geoffrey Fisher Appointed Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher was appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding the late William Temple and continuing the Church of England's leadership during the tumultuous final months of World War II.

Events in 1945

January 04, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1945

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January 04, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1945 can also be written as 1/4/1945 in the US and as 4/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1945:

• Richard R. Schrock

  Distinguished American chemist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in organometallic chemistry, making significant...

• Vesa-Matti Loiri

  Renowned Finnish multi-talented entertainer who was a prominent actor, musician, and comedian, known for his versatile performances across...

• Giuseppe Piromalli
• Djibril Diop Mambéty
• Giovanni Cobolli Gigli

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1945:

• Carlo Lorenzetti
• Anders Larsson
• Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno
• Harold Fraser
• Annie Esmond
• Cornelis Chardon
• Béatrice de Camondo

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1945 was Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral by Charlie Spivak, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Charlie Spivak - Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - I Dream Of You
3. Ella Fitzgerald - And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
4. Andrews Sisters - Rum and Coca-Cola

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1945 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 1945 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 04, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 12:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1945.

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Someone born on January 04, 1945 is:

81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 21 days old,

or 4246 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29726 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1945?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 4th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 04, 1945.

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