Friday December 20, 1946: on this day

December 20, 1946 was the 354th day of the year 1946, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 20, 1946 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 20, 1946, who was born and died on December 20, 1946, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1946, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. 13 Rue Madeleine, directed by Henry Hathaway), TV series (e.g. Muffin The Mule) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1946 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1946?


December 20, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1946 can also be written as 12/20/1946 in the US and as 20/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

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December 20, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1946:

  • An 8.1 mw earthquake and subsequent tsunami in nankaido, japan, kill over 1,300 people and destroy over 38,000 homes.
  • It's a wonderful life premieres at the globe theatre in new york to mixed reviews.
  • An earthquake in nankaidō, japan causes a tsunami which kills at least one thousand people and destroys 36,000 homes.

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December 20, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 20, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 1946 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 20, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 03:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Who was born on December 20, 1946?


Famous people born on December 20, 1946:

  • Uri Geller

    Internationally renowned israeli psychic and telekinetic.

  • Dick Wolf

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Granger Hines

    Granger Hines is an actor who appeared in TV shows like 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.

  • Sonny Perdue

    Former U.S.

  • Denroy Morgan

    Jamaican reggae artist known for his hit song 'I'll Do Anything for You.

  • Myron Ullman

    Former CEO of J.C.

  • Bill Hosket Jr.

    American basketball player.

  • John Spencer

    English snooker player and sportscaster (b. 1935).

  • Lesley Judd

    English television host and dancer.

  • Lloyd Mumphord

    American football player.

  • John Spencer (actor)
  • Giuseppe Carnovale
  • Boris Makaresko
  • Peps Persson
  • Aíto García Reneses

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 1946: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 3 months old,

or 927 months and 9 days old,

or 4032 weeks

or 28224 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 1946.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1946?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1946.

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December 20, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1946:

  • Laurenzio Laurenzi

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

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December 20, 1946: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1946:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1946:

  • International Human Solidarity Day

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December 20, 1946: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1946 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

13 Rue Madeleine

13 Rue Madeleine

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: James Cagney, Annabella, Richard Conte, Frank Latimore

Country: United States of America

Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

Starring: Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully

Country: United States of America

Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani

Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

Starring: Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, Jayashree, Keshavrao Date, Pratima Devi

The Mighty McGurk

The Mighty McGurk

Release year: 1946

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Edward Arnold, Aline MacMahon

Humoresque

Humoresque

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Joan Crawford, John Garfield, Oscar Levant, J. Carrol Naish

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1946: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 1946 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Muffin the Mule

Muffin the Mule

Release year: 1946

Written by:

Starring: Annette Mills

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Household Hints

Household Hints

Release year: 1946

Melody Bar Ranch

Melody Bar Ranch

Release year: 1946

Country: United States of America

Hits and Bits

Hits and Bits

Release year: 1946

Country: United States of America

Here's How

Here's How

Release year: 1946

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1946?

On December 20, 1946 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1946?

On December 20, 1946 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1946?

On December 20, 1946 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

Find out more about December 20th

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What happened in 1946?

1946 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st baseball broadcast in Chicago, Cards vs. Cubs
  • Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god
  • ENIAC, US 1st computer finished by Mauchly / Eckert

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What was the calendar for December 1946?

December 1946 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1946 calendar looked like.

Friday December 20, 1946