What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 1, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 1, 1945 is the 1^st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 19, 1944 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘henagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $27,868.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 1, 1945 Historical Events

• 1945 –
  World War II: In retaliation for the Malmedy massacre, U.S. troops massacre 30 SS prisoners at Chenogne.
• 1945 –
  World War II: Operation Nordwind, the last major German offensive on the Western Front begins.
• 1945 –
  World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches Operation Bodenplatte, a massive, but failed attempt to knock out Allied air power in northern Europe in a single blow.

Who were born on January 1, 1945?

• 1945 –
  Jacky Ickx, Belgian race car driver
• 1945 –
  Max Julien, American actor
• 1945 –
  Peter Duncan, Australian politician

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