What happened on Friday November 01, 1946?

Here's what happened on November 01, 1946:

• New York Knicks Play First Basketball Association of America Game The New York Knicks played their inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) game against the Toronto Huskies at Maple Leaf Gardens, winning a close match 68-66. This game marked the beginning of what would eventually become the modern NBA.
• Charles S. Johnson Becomes First Black President of Fisk University Charles S. Johnson made history by becoming the first African American president of Fisk University, a prestigious historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee. His appointment was a significant milestone in higher education and civil rights during the post-World War II era.
• Formation of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) The German state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) was officially formed as part of the post-World War II administrative reorganization of Germany. This new state would play a crucial role in the economic and political reconstruction of West Germany.
• Birth of Ric Grech, Rock Bassist Ric Grech, a notable English rock bassist who would later play with influential bands like Family, Ginger Baker's Air Force, and Traffic, was born. He would become a significant figure in the British rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
• Radio Station Call Letter Changes in New York City WABC radio station in New York City changed its call letters to WCBS, part of the ongoing evolution of radio broadcasting in the post-war media landscape.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Nov. 01, 1946

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 1946

November 01, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 305th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1946 can also be written as 11/1/1946 in the US and as 1/11/1946 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 1946 in November 1946 calendar

Famous people born on November 01, 1946:

• Stephen Rea

  Acclaimed Irish actor known for his versatile performances in film and theater, including notable roles in critically acclaimed movies.

• Dennis Muren

  Renowned American special effects artist who has won multiple Academy Awards for his groundbreaking visual effects work in major films.

• Yuko Shimizu

  Japanese graphic designer who created Hello Kitty, the globally recognized cartoon character that became a massive cultural and commercial...

• Rick Grech

  British rock bassist who played with notable bands Blind Faith and Traffic, known for his significant contributions to the rock music scene...

• Jean-Paul Villain

  French steeplechase athlete who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, representing France in international track and field...

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on November 1st

Famous people died on November 01, 1946:

• Martin Åberg

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on November 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1946 was Put that Kiss Back Where You Found It by Sam Donahue & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - Put that Kiss Back Where You Found It
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Old Lamp-Lighter
3. Harry James & His Orchestra - This is Always
4. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Ole Buttermilk Sky

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 1946 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 1946

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Someone born on November 01, 1946 is:

78 years 6 months old,

or 942 months and 13 days old,

or 4097 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28684 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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

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

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