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see horoscope and birth chart for August 05, 1946What happened on Monday August 05, 1946?
About August 5th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 5, 1946, Neil Armstrong, the future first human to walk on the Moon, earned his student pilot's license. This early milestone in aviation was a precursor to his legendary career as a NASA astronaut. Armstrong would later make history on July 20, 1969, when he became the first person to set foot on lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, marking a pivotal moment in human space exploration.
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1946 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: To Each His Own by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Big Sleep directed by Howard Hawks
More about August 5th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1946.
Table of contents
- August 05, 1946: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 05, 1946?
- Who was born on August 05, 1946?
- August 05, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 05, 1946?
- Back in 1946
August 05, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1946:
- Neil Armstrong Earns Student Pilot's License On August 5, 1946, Neil Armstrong, the future first human to walk on the Moon, earned his student pilot's license. This early milestone in aviation was a precursor to his legendary career as a NASA astronaut. Armstrong would later make history on July 20, 1969, when he became the first person to set foot on lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, marking a pivotal moment in human space exploration.
- Jimmy Webb: Notable American Composer Jimmy Webb is a renowned American singer-songwriter and composer, known for his significant contributions to popular music across multiple genres, including pop, rock, and country. He has written numerous hit songs and is particularly famous for compositions like 'MacArthur Park' and collaborations with artists such as Glen Campbell.
August 05, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 05, 1946?
August 05, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1946 can also be written as 8/5/1946 in the US and as 5/8/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 05, 1946?
Famous people born on August 05, 1946:
- Shirley Ann Jackson
Pioneering African-American physicist who became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT, breaking significant barriers in...
- Gary Beban
Former UCLA football player and Heisman Trophy winner who transitioned from professional sports to become a successful real estate...
- Loni Anderson in Saint Paul
Iconic American actress famous for her role as Jennifer in the popular TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati'.
- Alain Dassas
Key executive in the Renault-Nissan Alliance who played a crucial role in forming the partnership and served as president of the Renault F1...
- Bruce Coslet
American football coach who led the Cincinnati Bengals from 1995-1998, experiencing challenges during his tenure that led to speculation...
August 05, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1946:
- Wilhelm Marx
German lawyer and politician, 17th chancellor of germany (b. 1863).
August 05, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1946 was To Each His Own by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
- Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - To Each His Own
August 05, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 05, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 05, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1946 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 12:37 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1946.
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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1946
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Someone born on August 05, 1946 is:
78 years 9 months old,
or 945 months and 9 days old,
or 4110 weeks and 2 days old,
or 28772 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1946?
There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1946.
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