What happened on Wednesday January 24, 1945?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1945:

• Liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp Soviet troops of the 60th Army, part of the 1st Ukrainian Front, liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, revealing the horrific extent of Nazi genocide. This pivotal moment exposed the systematic murder of approximately 1.1 million people, primarily Jews, during the Holocaust. The liberation marked a critical turning point in understanding the atrocities of World War II and became a powerful symbol of human resilience against unimaginable cruelty.
• Scottish Division Advances in Germany The Scottish 52nd Lowland Division, part of the British Army, successfully occupied the town of Heinsberg in western Germany during the final stages of World War II. This military action represented the ongoing Allied push into German territory, signaling the approaching end of the war in Europe.

Events in 1945

January 24, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1945

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1945

January 24, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1945 can also be written as 1/24/1945 in the US and as 24/1/1945 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1945 in January 1945 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1945:

• Subhash Ghai

  Renowned Indian film director known as the 'Showman of Bollywood', famous for directing numerous critically acclaimed and commercially...

• John Garamendi

  American politician and former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, currently serving as a U.S.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1945:

• Clara Archivolti Cavalieri
• Angelo Meloni
• Henry Michaud

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1945 was I Dream Of You by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Frank Sinatra - I Dream Of You
2. Spike Jones & His City Slickers - Cocktails For Two
3. Bing Crosby - Evelina
4. Harry James & His Orchestra - I'm Beginning To See The Light
5. Perry Como - I Dream Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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 24, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 06:03 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 24, 1945

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Someone born on January 24, 1945 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 20 days old,

or 4190 weeks

or 29330 days old,

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

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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

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

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