What happened on Saturday June 01, 1946?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1946:

• Penicillin Becomes Publicly Available in UK Penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic that revolutionized medical treatment, was first made available to the general public in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in healthcare accessibility.
• Ion Antonescu Executed for War Crimes Ion Antonescu, the Romanian dictator known as the 'Conducator' during World War II, was executed after being found guilty of betraying the Romanian people and collaborating with Nazi Germany. His trial and execution marked a significant moment in Romania's post-war justice and reconciliation.
• French High Commissioner Creates Autonomous Cochin-China French High Commissioner d'Argenlieu unilaterally recognized the 'Autonomous Republic of Cochin-China' in French Indochina, violating the Ho–Sainteny agreement and setting the stage for future colonial conflicts.
• Truman Granted Emergency Powers to End Strikes The U.S. Senate voted 61-20 to grant President Harry Truman emergency powers to intervene and halt labor strikes, reflecting the post-World War II industrial tensions in the United States.
• Birth of Brian Cox Brian Cox, a renowned Scottish actor known for his versatile roles in film and television, was born on this date.
• Assault Wins Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown Warren Mehrtens rode the horse Assault to victory in the 78th Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown in a time of 2:30.8. This remarkable achievement solidified Assault's place in horse racing history.
• Florida A&M's 'Marching 100' Founded The legendary 'Marching 100' band of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was established by William P. Foster, becoming one of the most renowned university marching bands in the United States.
• Spijkenisse Soccer Team Formation A new soccer team was established in Spijkenisse, a municipality in the Netherlands, contributing to the local sports landscape.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1946

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1946

June 01, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1946 can also be written as 6/1/1946 in the US and as 1/6/1946 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1946 in June 1946 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1946:

• Brian Cox

  Scottish actor known for his versatile stage and screen performances, including a memorable portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in 'Manhunter' and...

• Gérard Megie
• Paul-Henri Cugnenc
• John Richard Urry

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1946:

• Ion Antonescu

  Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister and Conducător (Leader) of Romania during...

• Mihai Antonescu
• Leo Slezak
• Constantin Vasiliu
• Gheorghe Alexianu
• Frederick Koolhoven
• August Lindgren

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on June 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1946 was The Gypsy by Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra - The Gypsy
2. Perry Como - They Say It's Wonderful
3. Dinah Shore - Doin' What Comes Natur'lly
4. Andy Russell - They Say It's Wonderful
5. Ink Spots - Prisoner Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:58 am and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1946

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Someone born on June 01, 1946 is:

79 years and 2 days old,

or 948 months and 2 days old,

or 4122 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28857 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 1st 2026.

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

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

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