Historical Events
- "Youth for Christ" organizes
- University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team sets an NCAA record by holding Arkansas State to 6 points in a 75-6 win
Famous Birthdays
- Ron Ellis, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Summit Series 1972; Stanley Cup 1967, 4 x NHL All Star; Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Lindsay, Ontario (d. 2024)
Famous Deaths
- Jac[obus] P. Thijsse, Dutch biologist and educator (Omgang met planten), dies at 79
- Karl Krafft, Swiss astrologer who was manipulated by the Nazi regime, dies of typhus fever enroute to Buchenwald concentration camp at 44
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About January 8, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
