What happened on Sunday April 07, 1946?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1946:

• Devastating Tsunami in Hawaii A catastrophic tsunami, triggered by an 8.6 magnitude earthquake near Alaska, struck Hawaii, resulting in 159 fatalities. Massive waves reaching 25 feet (7.6 m) high devastated Hilo shortly after 7:00 am local time, approximately five hours after the initial Alaskan earthquake.
• Soviet Annexation of East Prussia The Soviet Union officially annexed East Prussia, transforming the region into the Kaliningrad Oblast of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. This territorial acquisition significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe in the post-World War II era.
• Syria Gains Independence from France Syria's independence from French colonial rule was officially recognized, marking a crucial milestone in the nation's path to sovereignty and self-determination.
• First Free Elections in Milan Since 1922 Milan conducted its first free democratic elections since the fall of Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime. Approximately 800,000 ballots were cast for local councilmen, symbolizing the restoration of democratic processes in post-war Italy.
• Herman Keiser Wins 10th Golf Masters Championship Herman Keiser emerged victorious at the 10th Golf Masters Championship, achieving a winning score of 282. This victory marked a significant moment in professional golf history.

Events in 1946

April 07, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1946

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1946

April 07, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 97th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1946 can also be written as 4/7/1946 in the US and as 7/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1946 in April 1946 calendar

Famous people born on April 07, 1946:

• Stan Winston

  Legendary American special effects designer and makeup artist renowned for groundbreaking work in films like Terminator, Jurassic Park, and...

• Bill Kreutzmann in Palo Alto

  Founding drummer of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, known for his distinctive percussion style and integral role in the band's...

• Colette Besson

  French Olympic gold medalist who won the 400 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, marking a significant achievement in her...

• Herménégilde Chiasson

  Prominent Canadian poet, playwright, and politician who served as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, contributing significantly...

• Zaid Abdul-Aziz

  Professional basketball player who competed in the NBA during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Christian Menard
• Robert Metcalfe

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on April 7th

Famous people died on April 07, 1946:

• Francesco Ferrario

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 1946 was Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy
2. Bing Crosby (Eddie Condon Orchestra) - Personality
3. Bing Crosby & Jesters - Sioux City Sue
4. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - You Won't be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)
5. Billy Eckstine - Prisoner of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 7th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 07, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 April 07, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 01:09 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 07, 1946

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Someone born on April 07, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 7 days old,

or 4127 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28892 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1946?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 07, 1946.

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