What happened on Thursday February 08, 1945?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1945:

• Operation Veritable: Allied Offensive in Western Germany During World War II, British and Canadian forces launched Operation Veritable, a strategic military campaign designed to occupy and clear the critical land area between the Maas and Rhine rivers. This operation was a crucial part of the Allied strategy to penetrate German defenses and advance towards the heart of Nazi-controlled territory.
• Red Army's Lower Silesian Offensive The Soviet Red Army initiated the Lower Silesian Offensive on February 8, 1945, a significant military operation aimed at pushing German forces out of the Silesian region and advancing further into German-controlled territories.
• Soviet POW Escape from Nazi Concentration Camp In a remarkable act of courage during World War II, Soviet pilot Mikhail Devyataev led an extraordinary escape with nine other Soviet prisoners of war from a Nazi concentration camp located in Peenemünde, Usedom. This daring breakout demonstrated the resilience and determination of prisoners under extreme oppression.
• Allied Air Attack on German Positions Allied forces conducted a strategic air attack targeting the German locations of Goch, Kleef, Kalkar, and the Reichswald forest area, as part of the broader military operations during the final stages of World War II in Europe.

Events in 1945

February 08, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1945

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1945

February 08, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1945 can also be written as 2/8/1945 in the US and as 8/2/1945 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1945 in February 1945 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1945:

• Barillari Rino (saverio)

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on February 8th

Famous people died on February 08, 1945:

• Italo Santelli

  Italian fencer and coach (b. 1866).

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on February 8th

February 08, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1945 was Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week) by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 03:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1945

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Someone born on February 08, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 10 days old,

or 4179 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29258 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1945?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 08, 1945.

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