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see horoscope and birth chart for May 09, 1946What happened on Thursday May 09, 1946?
About May 9th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: The first V-2 rocket is successfully launched at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, representing a pivotal moment in post-World War II rocket technology and the early stages of the United States' space and missile development program.
- Day of the week: May 9th, 1946 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Dressed to Kill directed by Roy William Neill
More about May 9th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on May 9th, 1946.
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May 09, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 09, 1946:
- First V-2 Rocket Launch in United States The first V-2 rocket is successfully launched at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, representing a pivotal moment in post-World War II rocket technology and the early stages of the United States' space and missile development program.
- Nehru Elected Congress Party Leader Jawaharlal Nehru is elected as the leader of the Indian National Congress Party, a crucial step in India's path towards independence and setting the stage for his future role as the country's first Prime Minister.
- Italian Royal Abdication King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy formally abdicates the throne after decades of rule, transferring power to his son Humbert II, marking a significant transition in the Italian monarchy following World War II.
- First Network Television Entertainment Show The first network television entertainment show, 'Hour Glass', premiered at 8:00 p.m. on WNBT-TV in New York City, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of television broadcasting and entertainment media.
May 09, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 09, 1946?
Who was born on May 09, 1946?
Famous people born on May 09, 1946:
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- Drafi Deutscher
- George Stack
May 09, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 09, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 09, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1946 was The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Gypsy
- Dinah Shore - All that Glitters is Not Gold
- Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - Sioux City Sue
- Andy Russell - Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)
- Perry Como - All Through the Day
May 09, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 09, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 09, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 09, 1946 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 01:41 pm and setting at 03:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 1946.
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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1946
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Someone born on May 09, 1946 is:
79 years and 5 days old,
or 948 months and 5 days old,
or 4122 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28860 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1946?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1946.
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