What happened this day in history January 8, 1945

What are the important events that happened on January 8, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 8, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 8, 1945 is the 8th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 357 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 26, 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 ‘octagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,637.90. (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 8, 1945 Historical Events

  • 1945
    World War II: Philippine Commonwealth troops under the Philippine Commonwealth Army units was enter the province of Ilocos Sur in Northern Luzon and attack Japanese Imperial forces.

Who were born on January 8, 1945?

  • 1945
    Jeannie Lewis, Australian actress and singer
  • 1945
    Kadir Topbaş, Turkish politician
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    Kathleen Noone, American actress
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    Kojo Nnamdi, Guyanese-born American radio host

Who died on January 8, 1945?

  • 1945
    Karl Krafft, Swiss astrologer who was manipulated by the Nazi regime (b. 1900)

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