What Happened on January 23, 1945

Historical Events

  • Dutch Premier Pieter Gerbrandy, exiled in London, tenders his resignation

Operation Hannibal

World War II: Karl Dönitz launches Operation Hannibal to evacuate German soldiers and civilians from Prussia by sea

Famous Birthdays

  • Mike Harris, Canadian lawyer and politician (Premier of Ontario, 1995-2002), born in Toronto, Ontario

Famous Deaths

  • Helmuth James von Moltke, German jurist who opposed Nazi (July 20th Plot), executed at 37
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights

About January 23, 1945

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius