What happened on Sunday January 14, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1945:

• Hitler Authorizes Strategic Retreat in Ardennes Adolf Hitler granted Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt permission to execute a strategic withdrawal of German troops from Houffalize and the Bastogne front, acknowledging the mounting military pressures and seeking to minimize further casualties during the Battle of the Bulge.
• Battle of Foy: American Victory in Battle of the Bulge American forces successfully defended the town of Foy, achieving a crucial victory that marked a turning point in the Battle of the Bulge. This engagement demonstrated the resilience and tactical prowess of U.S. troops against German forces.
• Operation Blackcock: British Second Army's Strategic Offensive The British Second Army initiated Operation Blackcock, a significant military operation aimed at clearing German troops from the strategically important Roer triangle region, encompassing the Dutch towns of Roermond and Sittard, and the German town of Heinsberg.
• Battle of Ramree Island: British-Japanese Confrontation in Burma The British and Indian forces launched a strategic amphibious assault on Ramree Island, engaging Japanese defenders in a critical World War II Pacific theater operation. This battle was notable for its challenging terrain and the intense combat between Allied and Japanese troops.
• Last V-1 Flying Bomb Air Launch by Luftwaffe A Heinkel He 111 aircraft of the Luftwaffe conducted the final air-launched V-1 flying bomb mission, marking the end of an era in Germany's long-range aerial bombardment strategy during World War II. The V-1 landed in Yorkshire, England.
• Twin Star Rocket: New Passenger Train Service The United States introduced the Twin Star Rocket, a novel passenger train service representing advancements in mid-20th century transportation infrastructure and passenger rail technology.

Events in 1945

January 14, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1945

January 14, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 14th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1945 can also be written as 1/14/1945 in the US and as 14/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1945:

• Maina Gielgud

  Renowned ballet dancer and administrator who served as the Australian Ballet's longest-serving artistic director from 1983 to 1996.

• Kathleen Chalfant

  American actress.

• Vonetta McGee

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1945:

• Gustav Cassel
• Umberto Martina
• Arthur Wynne

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 14th

January 14, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1945 was Always by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Always
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - You Always Hurt the One You Love
3. Johnny Mercer & Pied Pipers - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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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 14, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 1945 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 07:39 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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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1945

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Someone born on January 14, 1945 is:

80 years 4 months old,

or 964 months and 22 days old,

or 4194 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29362 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 1945?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 14, 1945.

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