What happened on Thursday January 18, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1945:

• Evacuation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp As Soviet forces approached, the Germans ordered the evacuation of Auschwitz concentration camp, forcing approximately 58,000 remaining inmates to endure a brutal march or deportation by rail in freezing temperatures. This event represents one of the most tragic episodes of the Holocaust's final days, with many prisoners perishing during the forced evacuation.
• Liberation of Warsaw On January 18, 1945, the Soviet army liberated Warsaw, the capital of Poland, further advancing their offensive against Nazi German forces and marking a crucial turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II.
• Liberation of Kraków by Soviet Forces On January 18, 1945, the Red Army liberated the city of Kraków, Poland, marking a significant moment in the final stages of World War II. The Soviet military operation successfully pushed German forces out of the strategically important city, bringing an end to Nazi occupation in this region.
• Liberation of Budapest Ghetto On January 18, 1945, the Red Army liberated the Budapest ghetto, bringing an end to the horrific conditions faced by Jewish residents under Nazi occupation and marking a significant moment in the Holocaust's final stages.

Events in 1945

January 18, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1945

January 18, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1945 can also be written as 1/18/1945 in the US and as 18/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1945:

• Rocco Forte

  Prominent English businessman known for his significant contributions in the hospitality industry, particularly through the Rocco Forte...

• Jose Luis Perales

  Renowned Spanish singer-songwriter who gained significant popularity in the Latin music scene during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Nancy Anne Hastings
• Edir Macedo

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1945:

• Joakim Rakovac
• Heinrich Otto Wilhelm Bürger

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 11:15 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 18, 1945

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Someone born on January 18, 1945 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 5 days old,

or 4187 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29315 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1945?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 18, 1945.

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