What happened on Friday July 05, 1946?

About July 5th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini becomes the first American saint to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, a significant milestone in American religious history.
  • Day of the week: July 5th, 1946 was a Friday
  • 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 05, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1946:

  • First American Saint Canonized Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini becomes the first American saint to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, a significant milestone in American religious history.
  • Bikini Swimsuit Debuts in Paris Louis Reard introduces his revolutionary two-piece swimsuit design at a Paris fashion show, featuring model Micheline Bernardi. This moment marks a significant turning point in fashion history, challenging conservative clothing norms of the post-World War II era.
  • Howard Hughes Crash Incident Renowned aviator and industrialist Howard Hughes narrowly escapes death during a test flight of the Hughes XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft. The plane crashes in a Beverly Hills suburban neighborhood due to a critical propeller malfunction, highlighting the risks of experimental aviation.
  • Sam Snead Wins British Open American golfer Sam Snead secures his first and only British Open title at St Andrews, winning by a commanding 4-stroke margin over Johnny Bulla and Bobby Locke. This victory solidifies Snead's status as a premier golfer of his era.

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July 05, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 05, 1946?


July 05, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1946 can also be written as 7/5/1946 in the US and as 5/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 05, 1946?


Famous people born on July 05, 1946:

  • Gerard 't Hooft

    Prominent Dutch theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, winning the Nobel...

  • Ron Kovic

    Prominent anti-war activist and Vietnam War veteran known for his powerful advocacy for peace and veterans' rights.

  • Pierre-Marc Johnson

    Canadian lawyer, physician, and politician who served as the 24th Premier of Quebec, contributing significantly to Canadian political...

  • Paul Smith

    Renowned British fashion designer known for his distinctive and innovative approach to menswear and classic British style.

  • Joël Sarlot
  • Ram Vilas Paswan
  • Giuseppe Furino

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July 05, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 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 05, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 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 05, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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July 05, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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July 05, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 05, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:30 pm and setting at 12:55 am.

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 05, 1946?


Someone born on July 05, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

or 945 months and 18 days old,

or 4111 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28782 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 05, 1946?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 05, 1946.

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