What happened on Tuesday November 05, 1946?

About November 5th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Two future presidential candidates, Richard M. Nixon from California's 12th district and John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts' 11th district, were elected as freshman Congressmen, beginning their notable political careers.
  • Day of the week: November 5th, 1946 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Rumors Are Flying by Three Suns
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

More about November 5th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on November 5th, 1946.

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November 05, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 05, 1946:

  • Nixon and Kennedy Elected to Congress Two future presidential candidates, Richard M. Nixon from California's 12th district and John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts' 11th district, were elected as freshman Congressmen, beginning their notable political careers.
  • John F. Kennedy Elected to US House of Representatives John F. Kennedy, representing the Democratic Party from Massachusetts, was elected to the United States House of Representatives, marking the beginning of his influential political career.
  • Devastating Earthquake in Peru A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale struck the Ancash Region and Quiches District in Peru, resulting in at least 1,400 fatalities and widespread destruction.
  • Truce in Indonesian Conflict A temporary truce was declared between Indonesian nationalist troops and the Dutch army, representing a potential step towards resolving the ongoing colonial conflict.
  • Slimbridge Wetland Reserve Established The Slimbridge Wetland Reserve was opened in England, creating an important sanctuary for wildlife conservation and ecological research.
  • First Drive-Up Teller Windows in Chicago The Exchange National Bank (later part of LaSalle Bank) in Chicago pioneered banking convenience by opening the first 10 drive-up teller windows, revolutionizing customer banking experience.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was November 05, 1946?


November 05, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 309th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1946 can also be written as 11/5/1946 in the US and as 5/11/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 05, 1946?


Famous people born on November 05, 1946:

  • Laura Bush

    Former First Lady of the United States, wife of President George W. Bush.

  • Gram Parsons

    Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito...

  • Robert Mapplethorpe

    Influential American photographer known for his provocative and controversial black-and-white portraits.

  • Patricia K Kuhl

    Renowned speech and hearing scientist who has made significant contributions to understanding language acquisition and cognitive development...

  • Herman Brood

    Renowned Dutch rock musician, painter, and artist known for his rebellious lifestyle and creative talents.

  • Patricia Wells
  • Loleatta Holloway
  • Benedito Roberto

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November 05, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 05, 1946:

  • Joseph Stella

    Italian-american illustrator and painter (d. 1946).

  • Zygmunt Stojowski
  • Eugenia Lopez Nunes

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November 05, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 05, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 4th and November 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 1946 was Rumors Are Flying by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

  1. - Rumors Are Flying youtube
  2. - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons youtube
  3. - You Keep Coming Back Like a Song youtube
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November 05, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 05, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 05, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 03:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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How old is someone born on November 05, 1946?


Someone born on November 05, 1946 is:

78 years 6 months old,

or 942 months and 9 days old,

or 4097 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28680 days old,

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 5th 2025.

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

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

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