What happened on Friday May 10, 1946?

About May 10th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jawaharlal Nehru is elected leader of the Congress Party in India, a significant step in the country's journey towards independence and political transformation.
  • Day of the week: May 10th, 1946 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Dressed to Kill directed by Roy William Neill

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May 10, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1946:

  • Nehru Leads Congress Party Jawaharlal Nehru is elected leader of the Congress Party in India, a significant step in the country's journey towards independence and political transformation.
  • First V-2 Rocket Launch in the US The United States successfully launches its first V-2 rocket at White Sands Proving Ground, a pivotal moment in post-war rocket technology and the foundation of the American space program.
  • Royal Succession in Italy Umberto II succeeds Victor Emmanuel III as the King of Italy, marking a significant transition in the Italian monarchy during the post-World War II era.
  • Red Sox Defeat Yankees The Boston Red Sox win their 15th consecutive game, defeating the New York Yankees 5-4, with Joe DiMaggio hitting a memorable Grand Slam.

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

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What day of the week was May 10, 1946?


May 10, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 130th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1946 can also be written as 5/10/1946 in the US and as 10/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 10, 1946?


Famous people born on May 10, 1946:

  • Maureen Lipman
    Maureen Lipman

    British comedian and actress known for her iconic role as Beattie in the TV series 'Agony' and her memorable performances in comedy.

  • Candice Bergen

    Renowned American actress, model, and comedian, best known for her Emmy Award-winning role in 'Murphy Brown'.

  • Donovan

    Legendary Scottish folk-rock musician who rose to international fame in the 1960s with hits like 'Sunshine Superman'.

  • Graham Gouldman

    English musician, singer, and guitarist, best known as a member of the influential rock band 10cc and earlier with The Mindbenders.

  • Henri Ronse

    Belgian director and manager who passed away on December 12, 2010.

  • Ahmed Abdullah
  • Michel Suchod
  • Dave Mason (rock musician)
  • Dave Mason

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May 10, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 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 10, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1946 was The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - The Gypsy youtube
  2. - All that Glitters is Not Gold youtube
  3. - Sioux City Sue youtube
  4. - Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside) youtube
  5. - All Through the Day youtube
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May 10, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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

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

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May 10, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 03:59 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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How old is someone born on May 10, 1946?


Someone born on May 10, 1946 is:

79 years and 4 days old,

or 948 months and 4 days old,

or 4122 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28859 days old,

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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