What happened on Friday July 05, 1946?

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.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1946

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 05, 1946 in July 1946 calendar

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

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on July 5th

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. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan - Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming)
2. Gene Krupa & His Orchestra - Boogie Blues

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

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1946

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Someone born on July 05, 1946 is:

78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 9 days old,

or 4114 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28803 days old,

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

There are 53 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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