What happened on Tuesday July 02, 1946?

About July 2nd, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay issued a controversial pardon for Nazis under 27 years old in the American Zone of Germany, excluding those accused of war crimes. This action restored citizenship to approximately one million individuals, reflecting the complex process of post-war reconciliation.
  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 1946 was a Tuesday
  • 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 02, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1946:

  • Nazi Pardons in American Zone of Germany Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay issued a controversial pardon for Nazis under 27 years old in the American Zone of Germany, excluding those accused of war crimes. This action restored citizenship to approximately one million individuals, reflecting the complex process of post-war reconciliation.
  • Luce–Celler Act Signed The Luce–Celler Act was signed into law, granting Filipino citizens living in the United States the right to become naturalized U.S. citizens. This landmark legislation represented a significant step in immigration policy and Filipino-American relations.
  • Dutch Beel Government Formation The government led by Catholic People's Party leader Louis Beel was established in the Netherlands, marking a significant post-World War II political transition for the country.
  • Birth of Richard Axel, Nobel Laureate Richard Axel, an eminent American scientist, was born on this date. He would later become a distinguished researcher and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for groundbreaking work in neuroscience and genetics.
  • Rotterdam and Amsterdam Harbor Workers End Strike Labor tensions eased as harbor workers in Rotterdam and Amsterdam concluded their industrial action, signaling economic recovery and labor stability in post-war Netherlands.
  • Incorporation of Kerman, California The town of Kerman was officially incorporated in Fresno County, California, expanding the administrative structure of the region and supporting local community development.

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

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What day of the week was July 02, 1946?


July 02, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1946 can also be written as 7/2/1946 in the US and as 2/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 02, 1946?


Famous people born on July 02, 1946:

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    Ron Silver was a prominent American actor, director, and political activist known for his versatile roles in film and television, and his...

  • Richard Axel

    Richard Axel is a distinguished neuroscientist and biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research in olfactory...

  • Nicolas Pesques
  • Cesare Cadeo
  • Peter Popoff
  • Giorgio Montefoschi

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July 02, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1946:

  • Mary Alden
  • Pio Emanuelli
  • Albert Sechehaye

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July 02, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 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 02, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

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July 02, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:12 am and setting at 11:36 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 02, 1946?


Someone born on July 02, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

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or 4112 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28785 days old,

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

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