What Happened on January 7, 1945

Historical Events

Lord Haw-Haw

Lord Haw-Haw (William Joyce) reports total German victory in the Ardennes

  • The last surface engagement between Allies and Japanese in the Pacific campaign, World War II

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Cousins [Hindson], English rock singer-songwriter (Strawbs - "Part of the Union"), born in Hounslow, England
  • Dick Marty, Swiss politician and prosecutor, born in Sorengo, Switzerland
  • Raila Odinga, Kenyan politician, Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013), born in Maseno, Kenya
  • Tom Reed, American college football coach (Miami University, North Carolina State University), born in Zebulon, North Carolina (d. 2022)
  • Tony Conigliaro, American baseball outfielder (Boston Red Sox), born in Revere, Massachusetts (d. 1990)

About January 7, 1945

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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