Wednesday January 17, 1945: on this day
About January 17th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: Liberation of Warsaw by Soviet troops
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1945 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Michelle Obama, James Earl Jones
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: There Goes That Song Again by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Objective, Burma! directed by Raoul Walsh
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1945?
- January 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1945?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1945?
- January 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1945: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1945?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1945?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1945?
What day of the week was January 17, 1945?
January 17, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1945 can also be written as 1/17/1945 in the US and as 17/1/1945 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1945:
- Liberation of warsaw by soviet troops
- The nazis begin the evacuation of the auschwitz concentration camp as soviet forces close in.
- Swedish diplomat raoul wallenberg leaves budapest with his driver and three russian officers for a pre-approved meeting with soviet commanders in debrecen, east of budapest, to discuss his humanitarian work with jews.
- Gilbert dodds, record miler (4:05.3), retires to do gospel work.
- Auschwitz concentration camp begins evacuation.
- World war ii: soviet forces capture the almost completely destroyed polish city of warsaw.
- The ss-totenkopfverbände begin the evacuation of the auschwitz concentration camp as the red army closes in.
- Swedish diplomat raoul wallenberg is taken into soviet custody while in hungary; he is never publicly seen again.
January 17, 1945: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
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January 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1945 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 10:03 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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Famous people born on January 17, 1945:
- Claude Guéant
He was a french civil servant.
- Honor Moore
Author and poet acclaimed for her biographies and memoirs.
- Anne Cutler
Australian academic and psychologist.
- Javed Akhtar
Indian poet, lyricist and scriptwriter.
- Jeanette Fitzsimmons
New zealand politician and green party co-leader.
- Jean-Marie Delarue
French senior official, a state councillor and 'contra’leur ga[c]na[c]ral des lieux de privation [c]) (head of an independent body that...
- Preston Pearson
- Carlo De Mejo
- Ian Storey-Moore
- Lenny Baker
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
- Michelle Obama
Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
- James Earl Jones
James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
- Jim Carrey
Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
- Eartha Kitt
Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
- Françoise Hardy
French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
- Shabba Ranks
Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Zooey Deschanel
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Betty White
American actress.
- Sylvie Testud
French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
How old is someone born on January 17, 1945?
Someone born on January 17, 1945 is:
79 years 4 months old,
or 952 months and 19 days old,
or 4142 weeks
or 28994 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1945?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1945.
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January 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1945:
- Teresio Olivelli
- Giacomo Spada
- Édouard Bourdet
- Malcolm McEachern
- Costantino Salvi
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
- Virginia Mayo
An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Richard Crenna
American actor.
- Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
- Barbara Britton
Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
- Derek Fowlds
British actor (b.1937).
- Suchitra Sen
Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
- Faten Hamama
Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
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January 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1945:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1945 was There Goes That Song Again by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.
January 17, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - There Goes That Song Again
- Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
- Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Margaret Whiting) - There Goes That Song Again
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Don't Fence Me In
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Always
January 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1945: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 17, 1945 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Who was the US President on January 17, 1945?
On January 17, 1945 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1945?
On January 17, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1945?
On January 17, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
What happened in 1945?
1945 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Free People premieres in Amsterdam
- 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
- Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die
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What was the calendar for January 1945?
January 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.