What happened on Saturday March 02, 1946?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1946:

• First US Atomic Bomb Test at Bikini Atoll The United States conducted its first post-World War II atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean. This test was part of Operation Crossroads, a series of nuclear weapon experiments that would significantly impact global military strategy and nuclear proliferation.
• Ho Chi Minh Elected President of North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh was elected as the first President of North Vietnam, a pivotal moment in Vietnamese political history that would set the stage for decades of regional conflict and eventual national reunification.
• Vietnam-France Diplomatic Agreement North Vietnam negotiated an agreement with France, allowing French troops to return to its cities in exchange for recognition as a 'free country within the French Union'. General Võ Nguyên Giáp later noted that while the initial intent was peaceful, the agreement ultimately led to renewed conflict when French forces continued their occupation.
• CIA Deputy Director Appointment Kingman Douglass was appointed as the deputy director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), marking an important moment in the early organizational structure of the newly formed intelligence organization.
• Dutch Military Operation in East Bali Dutch military forces landed in East Bali, continuing their post-World War II colonial operations in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) during the Indonesian National Revolution.
• Greenwich Rejects UN Headquarters In a local referendum, residents of Greenwich, Connecticut voted against hosting the United Nations headquarters, with 4,540 votes against and 2,019 votes in favor. As a result, the UN ultimately established its headquarters in New York City.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1946

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1946

March 02, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1946 can also be written as 3/2/1946 in the US and as 2/3/1946 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1946 in March 1946 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1946:

• Blanca Sánchez

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1946:

• George E. Stewart

  American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1872).

• Fidél Pálffy

  Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of agriculture (b. 1895).

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on March 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1946 was Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra - Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
2. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - Oh! What It Seemed To Be
3. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Atlanta G.A.
4. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Seems Like Old Times
5. Dinah Shore - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1946

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Someone born on March 02, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 21 days old,

or 4129 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28907 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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