What happened on Wednesday June 05, 1946?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1946:

• Deadly La Salle Hotel Fire in Chicago A catastrophic fire at the La Salle Hotel in Chicago resulted in significant loss of life. The blaze erupted at 12:20 am in the Silver Grill Cocktail Lounge, with 1,059 guests and 108 employees present in the 20-story building. Firefighters were delayed in being notified, arriving 15 minutes after flames were first spotted. By 12:35 am, the fire had rapidly spread through the lower floors. Most fatalities occurred on the 3rd through 6th floors, with at least ten people tragically jumping to their deaths to escape the inferno.
• Death of George A. Hormel George A. Hormel, the 85-year-old founder of Hormel Foods and prominent American multi-millionaire, passed away. As a pioneering entrepreneur in the food processing industry, Hormel was instrumental in developing innovative meat production techniques and building a significant national food brand.
• Epsom Derby Horse Race with High-Stakes Bet At the annual Epsom Downs racecourse Derby near London, England, an American millionaire made a remarkable gambling bet. Wagering US$6,000 on a long-shot horse at 50-to-1 odds, the bettor won an impressive US$300,000, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of horse racing.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1946

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1946

June 05, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 156th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1946 can also be written as 6/5/1946 in the US and as 5/6/1946 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1946 in June 1946 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1946:

• Stefania Sandrelli

  Renowned Italian actress who has starred in over 50 films, known for her versatility in portraying both innocence and sensuality.

• Gillian Hills

  British actress known for her memorable roles in iconic films like 'Blowup' and 'A Clockwork Orange', representing the vibrant British...

• Patrick Head

  English engineer and co-founder of Williams F1, a significant team in the world of Formula One racing, known for technical innovation.

• Christian Lambert (civil servant)

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on June 5th

Famous people died on June 05, 1946:

• Holger Thiele
• Mayme Kelso
• Maud Watson

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on June 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1946 was One More Tomorrow by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - One More Tomorrow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 05, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1946

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Someone born on June 05, 1946 is:

78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 18 days old,

or 4116 weeks

or 28812 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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

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

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