Monday December 24, 1945: on this day

December 24, 1945 was the 358th day of the year 1945, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 24, 1945 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 24, 1945, who was born and died on December 24, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1945, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Humayun, directed by Mehboob Khan), TV series (e.g. Casper The Friendly Ghost) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1945?


December 24, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1945 can also be written as 12/24/1945 in the US and as 24/12/1945 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1945 in December 1945 calendar

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December 24, 1945: What happened on that day?


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December 24, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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December 24, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1945 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1946.

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Who was born on December 24, 1945?


Famous people born on December 24, 1945:

  • Eldrige Dickey

    Former NFL quarterback known for his strong arm and leadership skills.

  • Lemmy Kilmister

    Lead vocalist and bassist of the rock band Motörhead.

  • Steve Smith

    Canadian-american actor and comedian.

  • Lemmy

    English hard rock singer-songwriter and bass player (d. 2015).

  • Nicholas Meyer

    American screenwriter, film director, and author.

  • Lemmy (rock musician)
  • Steve Smith (comedian)
  • Gillian Cross
  • Edoardo De Angelis
  • Simón Paredes
  • Saulius Šaltenis
  • Vincenzo Proietti Farinelli
  • Luca Lombardi
  • Peter Houseman

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 24 days old,

or 4082 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28575 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 1945.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1945?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 24, 1945.

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December 24, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1945:

  • Josephine Sabel

    American singer and comedian (b. 1866).

  • Francisco Pujol

    Composer dies at 67.

  • Giunio Fedreghini
  • Enrico Mastracchi
  • Adelina Stehle
  • Max Amann
  • Mariano Holguín
  • Luis Chamizo Trigueros

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

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December 24, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1945:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.

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December 24, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Humayun

Humayun

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Mehboob Khan

Starring: Mohammad Afzal, Yusuf Effendi, Abdul Kader, Ashok Kumar

Strangler of the Swamp

Strangler of the Swamp

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Frank Wisbar

Starring: Rosemary La Planche, Robert Barrat, Blake Edwards, Charles Middleton

Doll Face

Doll Face

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Vivian Blaine, Dennis O'Keefe, Perry Como, Carmen Miranda

Scarlet Street

Scarlet Street

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea, Margaret Lindsay

Country: United States of America

Leave Her to Heaven

Leave Her to Heaven

Release year: 1945

Directed by: John M. Stahl

Starring: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1945: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 1945 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Casper the Friendly Ghost

Casper the Friendly Ghost

Release year: 1945

Composer at the Piano

Composer at the Piano

Release year: 1945

Starring: Annette Mills, Alan Murray, Eleanor Fayre, Leslie Julian Jones

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On Stage, Everybody (1945 TV Series)

On Stage, Everybody (1945 TV Series)

Release year: 1945

Choreotones

Choreotones

Release year: 1945

Written by:

Starring: Forest Bonshire, Pauline Koner, Betty Lind, Olga Lunick

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1945?

On December 24, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1945?

On December 24, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1945?

On December 24, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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What happened in 1945?

1945 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Free People premieres in Amsterdam
  • 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
  • Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die

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What was the calendar for December 1945?

December 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1945 calendar looked like.

Monday December 24, 1945