What happened on Tuesday, December 10, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1946:

• Alger Hiss resigns from State Department Alger Hiss resigned from his position in the U.S. State Department on December 10, 1946, amid allegations of espionage and communist ties. His resignation marked a significant moment in the early Cold War period, leading to a high-profile investigation and trial that captured national attention. source: britannica.com
• Nobel Prizes resumed after World War II After a hiatus during World War II, the Nobel Prizes were awarded again on December 10, 1946. The ceremony in Stockholm honored laureates in various categories, including Literature, Physics, and Chemistry. source: history.com
• Walter Johnson's death Walter Johnson, a renowned American baseball pitcher, passed away on December 10, 1946, in Washington, D.C., due to a brain tumor. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Damon Runyon's Death Damon Runyon, renowned American short-story writer famous for his distinctive style of writing about Broadway and New York City life, died at age 66. His work significantly influenced American literature and popular culture.
• Paisan Film Premiere The influential Italian neorealist war drama film *Paisan*, directed by Roberto Rossellini, premiered in Italy, representing a significant moment in post-war cinema that depicted the raw realities of World War II.
• Douglas Kenney Birth Douglas Kenney, co-founder of the influential comedy magazine *National Lampoon*, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He would later become a key figure in American comedy and satirical publishing.
• Thomas Lux Birth Thomas Lux, an acclaimed American poet known for his distinctive style and contributions to contemporary poetry, was born in Northampton, Massachusetts.
• Gloria Loring Birth Gloria Loring (born Gloria Jean Goff), an American singer and actress, was born in New York City. She would later gain recognition for her musical and acting careers.

Events in 1946

December 10, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1946

December 10, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 344th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1946 can also be written as 12/10/1946 in the US and as 10/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1946:

• Sonia Gandhi

  Prominent Indian politician who served as President of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in Indian politics as the...

• Douglas Kenney

  Co-founder of National Lampoon magazine and influential comedy writer who was a key figure in the comedy scene of the 1970s.

• Thomas Lux

  Renowned American poet and academic known for his distinctive style and contributions to contemporary poetry.

• Guy Hocquenghem

  Influential French queer theorist, writer, and AIDS activist who made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ theory and literature in the late...

• Catherine Hiegel

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1946:

• Walter Johnson

  Hall of Fame pitcher with a career record of 417 wins and known for his fastball.

• Damon Runyon

  Renowned American journalist known for his newspaper columns and short stories.

• José Sevenants
• Frederick William Frohawk

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on December 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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December 10, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 December 10, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 10:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Someone born on December 10, 1946 is:

79 years 7 months old,

or 955 months and 14 days old,

or 4154 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1946?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 10, 1946.

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