What happened on Saturday February 02, 1946?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1946:

• Hiroshima Blast Casualties Reported The Supreme Allied Headquarters released a comprehensive casualty report from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, revealing devastating human losses: 78,150 dead, 13,983 missing, with a total of 37,415 injured and 176,987 people generally affected by the blast.
• US Navy Reveals World War II Submarine Warfare Statistics The US Navy Department disclosed that its submarine fleet sank 1,944 Japanese vessels during World War II, including 194 warships, resulting in approximately 276,000 enemy casualties. The department also acknowledged violating the 1930 London Naval Treaty by conducting unrestricted submarine warfare against Japan.
• Soviet Union Annexes Kuril Islands The Soviet Union formally annexed the Japanese Kuril Islands, a strategic territorial acquisition that would have long-lasting geopolitical implications in the Pacific region.
• Austrian Court Sentences Finance Minister for Treason Rudolf Neumayer, former Finance Minister of Austria, was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Austrian court for treason, specifically for voting in favor of the annexation with Nazi Germany during World War II.
• Hungarian Republic Proclaimed The Hungarian Republic was officially proclaimed, marking a significant political transition in the post-World War II era.
• Tragic Retirement Home Fire in Ohio A devastating fire at a retirement home in Garfield Heights, Ohio, resulted in the tragic loss of 33 lives, highlighting the importance of fire safety in elder care facilities.
• Italian Archaeological Libraries Returned Two Italian archaeological libraries, previously stolen by Germany during World War II, were officially returned to Rome, marking a symbolic act of cultural restitution in the post-war period.
• Massive Sunspots Disrupt Radio Communications Two unusually large sunspots caused significant radio communication disruptions between North America and Europe, interrupting transmissions from 4:05 am to 7:00 am EST.
• Nellie Bly Theater Production Closes The theatrical production 'Nellie Bly' concluded its run at the Adelphi Theater in New York City after 16 performances.

Events in 1946

February 02, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1946

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1946

February 02, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1946 can also be written as 2/2/1946 in the US and as 2/2/1946 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 1946 in February 1946 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1946:

• Issayas Afeworki

  Issayas Afeworki is the first president of Eritrea, leading the country since its independence from Ethiopia in 1993.

• Chang Sung-taek

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1946:

• Désiré Georges Jean Marie Bois

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1946 was Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Connee Boswell, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Connee Boswell - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
2. Harry James & His Orchestra - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
3. Andrews Sisters - Money is the Root of All Evil

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 06:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1946

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Someone born on February 02, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 21 days old,

or 4133 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28935 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1946?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 02, 1946.

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