What happened on Sunday January 21, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1945:

• Soviet Advances on Eastern Front The 3rd Belorussian Front captured Gumbinnen, while the 1st Belorussian Front crossed the Warthen River and approached Poznań, marking significant Soviet advances against German forces during the final stages of World War II.
• Hitler's Micromanagement of Military Operations Adolf Hitler issued a directive requiring all commanding officers at division level and above to notify him personally of planned military movements, giving himself the power to override strategic decisions and further demonstrating his increasingly desperate and controlling leadership during the final months of World War II.
• USS Ticonderoga Kamikaze Attack The USS Ticonderoga aircraft carrier was struck by two Kamikaze aircraft during World War II, highlighting the desperate tactics employed by Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater and the significant risks faced by Allied naval personnel.
• British Troops Land in Burma British military forces landed near Ramree Island on the coast of Burma (now Myanmar), a strategic location during World War II's Pacific Theater, as part of the Allied campaign against Japanese forces.
• German Submarine U-1199 Sunk The German submarine U-1199 was depth charged and sunk by British warships near the Isles of Scilly, representing another strategic naval victory for the Allies in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II.
• Birth of Chris Britton, Troggs Musician Chris Britton was born, who would later become a notable rock musician and member of the band The Troggs, known for their hit 'Rock and Roll Goldmine'.

Events in 1945

January 21, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1945

January 21, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 21st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1945 can also be written as 1/21/1945 in the US and as 21/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1945:

• Martin Shaw

  Renowned British actor famous for starring in the popular TV series 'The Professionals' and for his notable theater work, including playing...

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1945:

• Rash Behari Bose

  Founder of the indian national army (b. 1886).

• Attilio Conti
• Archibald Murray
• Karel Poláček

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 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 21st is Aquarius.

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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 21, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 21, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 02:45 am.

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 21, 1945

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Someone born on January 21, 1945 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 23 days old,

or 4190 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1945?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 21, 1945.

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