What happened on Thursday June 06, 1946?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1946:

• Incorporation of First Venture Capital Firm American Research and Development Corporation was incorporated in Massachusetts by pioneering business leaders Georges Doriot, Ralph Flanders, Karl Compton, and Merrill Griswold. This marked the establishment of the first modern venture capital firm, which would significantly influence future technology and startup investments.
• Formation of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) The Basketball Association of America was formed in New York City, marking the forerunner of the modern NBA. The league initially awarded 13 big-city franchises, with three teams still existing today: the Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks, and the Golden State Warriors (originally the Philadelphia Warriors).
• Vinson Nominated as Chief Justice President Harry Truman nominated U.S. Treasury Secretary Fred M. Vinson to serve as the new Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, a significant appointment in the post-World War II judicial landscape.
• Soviet-Argentine Diplomatic Relations The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Argentina, signaling a new phase of international engagement in the post-World War II era.
• First Shirtless TV Moment Henry Morgan became the first person to remove his shirt on television, a minor but notable moment in early television broadcasting history.
• Eric the Viking Comic Strip Debuts Martin Kresses began publishing the 'Eric the Viking' comic strip, contributing to the post-war comic book and illustration landscape.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1946

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1946

June 06, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 157th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

June 06, 1946 in June 1946 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1946:

• Tony Levin

  Renowned bassist and multi-instrumentalist known for his groundbreaking work with progressive rock bands King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, and...

• Lasse Hallstrom

  Acclaimed Swedish film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'My Life as a Dog' and for directing music videos for ABBA.

• Yves Durand (politician)
• Julia Reichert
• Tuanku Fauziah

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on June 6th

Famous people died on June 06, 1946:

• Gerhart Hauptmann

  German playwright, poet, novelist, and dramatist.

• Gerhart Johann Robert Hauptmann

  Prize laureate primarily in recognition of his fruitful, varied and outstanding production in the realm of dramatic art.

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on June 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:36 pm and setting at 02:03 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 06, 1946

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Someone born on June 06, 1946 is:

78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 17 days old,

or 4115 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28811 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.

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

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

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