What happened on Monday July 01, 1946?

About July 1st, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States conducts the first post-World War II nuclear weapon test, detonating a plutonium bomb named 'Able' at Bikini Atoll. This test was part of a comprehensive scientific effort to understand atomic weapon capabilities and potential military applications.
  • Day of the week: July 1st, 1946 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming) by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan
  • Popular movie: Canyon Passage directed by Jacques Tourneur

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July 01, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1946:

  • Operation Crossroads: Atomic Bomb Test The United States conducts the first post-World War II nuclear weapon test, detonating a plutonium bomb named 'Able' at Bikini Atoll. This test was part of a comprehensive scientific effort to understand atomic weapon capabilities and potential military applications.
  • Philippines Independence Day After 381 years of Western colonial rule, the Philippines officially attains full independence from foreign powers, marking a significant milestone in the nation's history of self-determination.
  • Sarawak Ceded to British Crown Rajah Charles Vyner Brooke formally transfers sovereignty of Sarawak to the British Empire, ending the Brooke family's century-long rule and transitioning the region to direct British colonial administration.
  • Ankara University Established Ankara University is founded in Turkey, becoming a pivotal institution in the country's post-Ottoman educational landscape and contributing to the modernization of higher education.

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

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What day of the week was July 01, 1946?


July 01, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1946 can also be written as 7/1/1946 in the US and as 1/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 01, 1946?


Famous people born on July 01, 1946:

  • Kojo Laing

    Renowned Ghanaian novelist and poet known for his significant contributions to African literature, particularly experimental and innovative...

  • Mick Aston

    Prominent English archaeologist and academic who made significant contributions to archaeological research and public understanding of...

  • Erkki Tuomioja

    Prominent Finnish politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs, known for his diplomatic expertise and political leadership.

  • Catherine Weinzaepflen
  • Jean-Paul Bret
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July 01, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 01, 1946:

  • Augustyn Józef Czartoryski
  • Arturo Reghini

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July 01, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 1st and July 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1946 was Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming) by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

  1. - Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming) youtube
  2. - Boogie Blues youtube
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July 01, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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

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

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July 01, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 11:01 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on July 01, 1946?


Someone born on July 01, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

or 945 months and 22 days old,

or 4112 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28786 days old,

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

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

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

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