What happened on Thursday October 10, 1946?

About October 10th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States launched a V-2 rocket from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, achieving a remarkable altitude of 100 miles and capturing the first photograph of the solar ultraviolet spectrum, significantly advancing space and solar research.
  • Day of the week: October 10th, 1946 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Five Minutes More by Skitch Henderson & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Cockeyed Miracle directed by S. Sylvan Simon

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October 10, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 1946:

  • Historic V-2 Rocket Launch The United States launched a V-2 rocket from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, achieving a remarkable altitude of 100 miles and capturing the first photograph of the solar ultraviolet spectrum, significantly advancing space and solar research.
  • Noakhali Genocide Begins The Noakhali genocide commenced, marking a tragic period of communal violence where Muslim mobs targeted Hindu communities in Bengal, resulting in widespread killings, displacement, and significant human rights violations.
  • Tsinghua University Reopens Tsinghua University resumed operations in China, welcoming 3,000 students after being closed for nine years following the Japanese Army's looting during World War II, symbolizing post-war educational recovery.
  • Ben Vereen Born Ben Vereen, a celebrated African-American actor and performer, was born in Miami as Benjamin Middleton, later becoming known for his Broadway and television performances.
  • The Jolson Story Premieres The musical biography film *The Jolson Story*, starring Larry Parks as Al Jolson, was released, offering audiences a glimpse into the life of a prominent entertainment figure of the early 20th century.
  • Missouri City Renamed Doolittle Centerville, Missouri, was renamed Doolittle in honor of Jimmy Doolittle, a renowned aviation pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient, commemorating his significant contributions to military aviation.
  • Chris Tarrant Born Chris Tarrant, a prominent British television host known for hosting the popular game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', was born on this date.
  • Gene Tenace Born Gene Tenace, a professional Major League Baseball catcher, was born in Russellton, Pennsylvania, who would later become a notable player in the sport.

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

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What day of the week was October 10, 1946?


October 10, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1946 in October 1946 calendar

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Who was born on October 10, 1946?


Famous people born on October 10, 1946:

  • Charles Dance
    Charles Dance

    Renowned English actor, director, and screenwriter known for roles in Game of Thrones, The Imitation Game, and numerous prestigious film and...

  • Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen

    Acclaimed American actor, singer, and dancer known for Broadway performances in Pippin and roles in Roots and television series.

  • John Prine

    Legendary American folk and country singer-songwriter known for his poetic and insightful lyrics, who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19...

  • Chris Tarrant

    Iconic British television presenter famous for hosting 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and the children's show 'Tiswas', with a long career...

  • Naoto Kan

    Japanese politician who served as the 61st Prime Minister of Japan, known for his leadership during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

  • Franco Malerba

    Italian astronaut who made history as the first Italian citizen to orbit the Earth during the STS-46 space mission in 1992.

  • Anne Mather

    English screenwriter and author.

  • Peter Mahovlich

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Willard White

    Jamaican-english actor and singer.

  • Emil Schult

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October 10, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 1946:

  • Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia-Aosta
  • Adam Tarnówski von Tarnów

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October 10, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1946 was Five Minutes More by Skitch Henderson & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

  1. - Five Minutes More youtube
  2. - Ole Buttermilk Sky youtube
  3. - Rumers are Flying youtube
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October 10, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 10, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 10, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 11, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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How old is someone born on October 10, 1946?


Someone born on October 10, 1946 is:

78 years 7 months old,

or 943 months and 4 days old,

or 4100 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28706 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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

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

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