What happened on Friday January 04, 1946?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1946:

• MacArthur Initiates Japanese Government Purge General Douglas MacArthur, serving as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP) during the occupation of Japan, launched a comprehensive purge of the Japanese government. The initiative aimed to remove personnel deemed 'undesirable' from official positions, representing a critical phase of post-war political restructuring in Japan.
• U.S. Army Demobilization Slowdown in Pacific Theater The United States Department of War announced a significant reduction in the demobilization rate of U.S. Army soldiers in the Pacific theater. The discharge rate was dramatically cut from 800,000 to 300,000 soldiers per month, signaling a strategic shift in post-war military personnel management.
• Devastating Tornado Outbreak in South-Central United States A severe three-day tornado outbreak swept through the south-central United States, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The first day of the outbreak resulted in 41 fatalities and at least 412 injuries, marking it as one of the most destructive weather events of the early post-World War II period.

Events in 1946

January 04, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1946

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1946

January 04, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1946 can also be written as 1/4/1946 in the US and as 4/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1946:

• Arthur Conley

  American soul singer known for his hit 'Sweet Soul Music', a significant figure in the 1960s R&B scene.

• Bernard Sumner

  Founding member of influential bands Joy Division and New Order, key figure in post-punk and electronic music.

• Salem bin Laden
• Ramsey Campbell

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1946:

• György Pallavicini
• Thomas Richards

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1946 was Buzz Me by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Buzz Me
2. Bing Crosby - Symphony

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 06:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1946

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Someone born on January 04, 1946 is:

79 years 4 months old,

or 952 months and 10 days old,

or 4140 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28985 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1946?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 04, 1946.

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