What happened on Wednesday February 06, 1946?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1946:

• Trygve Lie Becomes First UN Secretary General Trygve Lie was sworn in as the inaugural Secretary General of the United Nations, marking a pivotal moment in international diplomacy and global governance in the post-World War II era.
• First Scheduled Trans-Atlantic Commercial Flight TWA made history with the first scheduled Trans-Atlantic commercial airplane flight, with the 'Star of Paris' Constellation taking off from New York's La Guardia airport at 2:21 pm, marking a milestone in global aviation.
• Sarawak Becomes British Crown Colony Charles Vyner Brooke, known as the 'White Rajah', formally ceded Sarawak's sovereignty to the United Kingdom, transforming the state into a British Crown Colony and concluding a unique period of personal rule.
• Soviet Union Annexes Kuril Islands The Soviet Union formally annexed the Japanese Kuril Islands, a significant territorial expansion that would have long-lasting geopolitical implications in the Pacific region.
• Zoltán Tildy Becomes Hungary's First President Zoltán Tildy was sworn into office as Hungary's inaugural President, signaling a significant political transition in the country following World War II.
• Ferenc Nagy Succeeds Tildy as Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Nagy succeeded Zoltán Tildy as Prime Minister of Hungary, continuing the country's political reorganization in the post-war period.
• Introduction of Frozen French Fries Maxson Food Systems of Long Island, New York, introduced frozen french fries, revolutionizing food preservation and convenience in the American food industry.
• Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Established President Harry Truman established the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, demonstrating a commitment to environmental conservation and wildlife protection.
• Lute Song Theater Performance The theatrical production 'Lute Song' opened at the Plymouth Theater in New York City, running for 142 performances and contributing to the post-war cultural landscape.
• Deadly Fire in Garfield Heights, Ohio A tragic fire in a retirement home in Garfield Heights, Ohio, resulted in the loss of 33 lives, highlighting the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness.

Events in 1946

February 06, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1946

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1946

February 06, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1946 can also be written as 2/6/1946 in the US and as 6/2/1946 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1946 in February 1946 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1946:

• Kate McGarrigle

  Canadian folk musician and singer-songwriter known for her work with her sister Anna McGarrigle, creating influential music in the Quebec...

• Richie Hayward

  Renowned American drummer and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Little Feat, contributing significantly to their...

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1946:

• Justus D. Barnes

  American actor known for his role in the silent film 'The Great Train Robbery'.

• Oswald Kabasta
• Vittore Zanetti Zilla

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1946 was You Won't be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Perry Como - You Won't be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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February 06, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 February 06, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 10:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on February 06, 1946

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Someone born on February 06, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 17 days old,

or 4133 weeks

or 28931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1946?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 06, 1946.

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