What happened on Wednesday March 06, 1946?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1946:

• Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball Color Barrier Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first African-American in the 20th century to play in Major League Baseball, appearing in a spring training game at Daytona Beach as a shortstop for the Montreal Royals, a Brooklyn Dodgers farm club. This moment was a pivotal breakthrough in the civil rights movement and sports integration.
• Ho Chi Minh-France Agreement on Vietnam's Autonomy In a significant diplomatic moment, Ho Chi Minh signed an agreement with France that recognized Vietnam as an autonomous state within the Indochinese Federation and the French Union, marking an important step in Vietnam's path towards independence.
• North Vietnam's Agreement with France North Vietnam negotiated an agreement allowing French troops to return to its cities in exchange for recognition as 'a free country within the French Union'. General Võ Nguyên Giáp later noted that while the initial intent was a peaceful withdrawal of Nationalist Chinese forces, the agreement ultimately led to renewed conflict when French troops continued their occupation.
• Premiere of 'Sentimental Journey' The drama film 'Sentimental Journey', starring John Payne and Maureen O'Hara, premiered in New York City, offering audiences a glimpse of post-war Hollywood entertainment.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1946

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1946

March 06, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 65th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1946 can also be written as 3/6/1946 in the US and as 6/3/1946 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1946 in March 1946 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1946:

• David Gilmour

  David Gilmour is a legendary British rock guitarist and vocalist, best known as a core member of Pink Floyd, one of the most influential...

• Patrick Baudry

  Patrick Baudry is a French astronaut who made history as the second French citizen to travel to space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle...

• Martin Van Creveld

  Martin Van Creveld is a prominent military historian and strategic studies expert known for his influential works on military history and...

• Leo Tallarico

  Leo Tallarico is a professional astrologer who founded 'Spiritual Therapy Astrology', integrating psychology, spirituality, and astrological...

• Martin Kove

  Martin Kove is an American actor best known for his roles in 'The Karate Kid' film series and the TV show 'Cagney & Lacey'.

• Mem Fox

  Mem Fox is an Australian writer and literacy advocate, renowned for her children's books and contributions to early childhood education.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1946:

• Jean Choux

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on March 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1946 was Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief by Les Brown & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Les Brown & His Orchestra - Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
2. Dinah Shore - Shoo-Fly Pie And Apple Pan Dowdy
3. Stan Kenton & His Orchestra (Vocal June Christy) - Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy
4. Jo Stafford - Day by Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 06, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 06, 1946

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Someone born on March 06, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 8 days old,

or 4132 weeks

or 28924 days old,

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

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 6th 2026.

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

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

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