What happened on Thursday August 01, 1946?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1946:

• US Atomic Energy Commission Established President Harry Truman formally establishes the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), a pivotal government agency responsible for overseeing nuclear research, development, and regulation in the post-World War II era. This marked a significant moment in the United States' scientific and strategic policy following the atomic bombings of Japan.
• Russian Liberation Army Leaders Executed In Moscow, Soviet Union, leaders of the Russian Liberation Army, a controversial force of Soviet prisoners of war who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II, are executed for treason. This event symbolizes the Soviet Union's harsh treatment of perceived traitors and collaborators in the aftermath of the war.
• Battle of Athens: Veterans Revolt Against Local Government In McMinn County, Tennessee, World War II veterans, frustrated with local political corruption and voting irregularities, staged an armed rebellion. They surrounded the county jail, engaged in a confrontation with the sheriff and deputies, and ultimately took control of the local government, representing a dramatic grassroots challenge to perceived systemic corruption.
• Japanese Federation of Trade Unions Formed The Japanese Federation of Trade Unions is established, marking a significant moment in Japan's post-war labor movement and industrial relations. This organization would play a crucial role in shaping workers' rights and economic reconstruction in the aftermath of World War II.
• Scandinavian Airlines System Founded The Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is established as a collaborative consortium of the national airlines of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. This strategic alliance would become one of the most significant airlines in Northern Europe, representing a pioneering model of international airline cooperation.

Events in 1946

August 01, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1946

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1946

August 01, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1946 can also be written as 8/1/1946 in the US and as 1/8/1946 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1946 in August 1946 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1946:

• Fiona Stanley

  Prominent Australian epidemiologist renowned for groundbreaking research on child health and developmental issues.

• Richard O. Covey

  American astronaut and Air Force colonel who participated in multiple NASA space shuttle missions.

• Rick Coonce

  American drummer for the rock band The Grass Roots, active during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Boz Burrell

  English singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work with King Crimson and Bad Company, who passed away in 2006.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on August 1st

August 01, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1946 was I Know by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - I Know
2. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - Just the Other Day
3. Frank Sinatra - Five Minutes More
4. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - South America, Take It Away
5. Spike Jones & His City Slickers - Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1946

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Someone born on August 01, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

or 945 months and 13 days old,

or 4110 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28776 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1946?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1946.

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