What happened on Tuesday April 09, 1946?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1946:

• British India Partition Authorization British Prime Minister Clement Attlee authorized Sir Stafford Cripps to proceed with the partition of British India, a monumental decision that would lead to the creation of two separate nations: the predominantly Hindu Dominion of India and the mostly Muslim Dominion of Pakistan. This historic event marked a pivotal moment in the decolonization process and would have far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
• Indonesian Air Force Establishment The Angkatan Udara Republik Indonesia (AURI), or Indonesian Air Force, was formally established. Drawing primarily from a fleet of approximately 50 captured Japanese airplanes, this marked a significant milestone in Indonesia's post-colonial military development.
• Japanese Governor-General of Taiwan Captured Rikichi Andō, the last Japanese Governor-General of Taiwan, was captured by Nationalist forces and charged with war crimes. In a dramatic turn of events, he committed suicide one week after his capture, symbolizing the complex aftermath of World War II in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Alan Knott Birth Alan Philip Eric Knott was born in Belvedere, Kent, England. He would later become a renowned English cricket wicketkeeper who played from 1967 to 1981, known for his exceptional skills behind the stumps and significant contributions to English cricket.
• NHL Stanley Cup Finals The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1 in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, asserting their dominance in professional ice hockey during this period.
• University of Bergen Founding The University of Bergen was established in Norway, contributing to the nation's higher education landscape and academic development in the post-World War II era.
• David Webb Profile David Webb was an English footballer and football coach who was active during the mid-20th century, contributing to the development of football in England.
• Les Gray Profile Les Gray was a vocalist for the band Mud, known for their hit song "The Cat Crept In", representing the emerging pop music scene of the mid-20th century.

Events in 1946

April 09, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1946

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1946

April 09, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 99th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1946 can also be written as 4/9/1946 in the US and as 9/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1946 in April 1946 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1946:

• Catfish Hunter

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional pitching skills.

• David Webb

  English footballer known for his significant contributions to professional soccer as both a player and coach.

• Alan Knott

  Renowned English cricketer known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and batting prowess during his international career.

• Nate Colbert

  American baseball player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball, primarily with the San Diego Padres.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1946:

• Rolf Aas
• Ralph Kirby

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on April 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th 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 09, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1946 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 09, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 02:51 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 09, 1946

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Someone born on April 09, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 5 days old,

or 4127 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28890 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1946?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 09, 1946.

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