What happened on Monday January 15, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1945:

• Liberation of Concentration Camp The Red Army liberates the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp, a significant moment in the Holocaust's final stages and the Soviet advance through Nazi-occupied territories.
• Norwegian Resistance Sabotage Operation Members of Norwegian Independent Company 1 conducted a strategic sabotage operation, blowing up a railway bridge in Snåsa Municipality. The operation resulted in a military train derailment, killing 70-80 enemy personnel and disrupting German logistics.
• Luftwaffe Leadership Change Adolf Galland, a prominent German fighter pilot, was relieved of his command following the Fighter Pilots' Revolt, signaling internal tensions and the deteriorating military situation for Nazi Germany.
• Wartime Food Distribution in Amsterdam During the harsh final months of World War II, every Amsterdam resident receives 3 kg of sugar beets, highlighting the severe food rationing and survival challenges faced by Dutch civilians.
• Broadway Musical Premiere "Make Mine Manhattan" opens at the Broadhurst Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 429 performances. The musical represents the vibrant post-war entertainment scene in America.
• Birth of Marie-Christine AHI von Leibnitz Marie-Christine AHI von Leibnitz, a German/British princess, was born on this date. She represents a notable aristocratic lineage bridging two European royal traditions.

Events in 1945

January 15, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1945

January 15, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 15th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1945 can also be written as 1/15/1945 in the US and as 15/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1945:

• Ko Chun-hsiung

  Prominent Taiwanese actor, director, and politician who made significant contributions to Taiwan's entertainment and political landscape.

• Vince Foster

  American lawyer and political figure involved in the Clinton administration, whose death sparked significant controversy and speculation.

• Princess Michael of Kent

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1945:

• Wilhelm Wirtinger

  Austrian-german mathematician and theorist (b. 1865).

• Luigi Cicconetti
• Kornél Havasi
• Attilio Rizzo

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 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.

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - There Goes That Song Again
2. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
3. Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Margaret Whiting) - There Goes That Song Again
4. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Don't Fence Me In
5. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Always

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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 15, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1945 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 08:51 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 15, 1945

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Someone born on January 15, 1945 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 29 days old,

or 4191 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29339 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1945?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1945.

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