What happened on Wednesday December 11, 1946?

About December 11th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established to provide humanitarian and developmental assistance to children worldwide, focusing on health, education, and welfare.
  • Day of the week: December 11th, 1946 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Humoresque directed by Jean Negulesco

More about December 11th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on December 11th, 1946.

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December 11, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1946:

  • UNICEF Founded The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established to provide humanitarian and developmental assistance to children worldwide, focusing on health, education, and welfare.
  • UN Headquarters Established in New York City The United Nations General Assembly votes to establish the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy and global governance.
  • Rajendra Prasad Elected as First President of Indian Constituent Assembly Rajendra Prasad is elected as the first President of the Constituent Assembly in India, playing a crucial role in the country's early post-independence democratic process.
  • Spain Suspended from United Nations The United Nations suspends Spain due to the authoritarian regime of Francisco Franco, reflecting international disapproval of the country's political system.
  • Léon Blum Forms Socialist Government in France Léon Blum, a prominent French socialist leader, establishes a government composed of socialist parties, signaling a significant political shift in post-World War II France.
  • Iranian Troops Recapture Azerbaijan and Kurdish Regions Iranian military forces successfully recaptured the Azerbaijan province and the Kurdish Republic of Mahabad, which had previously declared independence earlier in the year, reaffirming central government control.
  • Hank Williams Begins Recording with Sterling Label Legendary country music artist Hank Williams starts recording with the Sterling record label, marking an important milestone in his influential musical career.
  • Rick McCosker: Australian Cricket Player Rick McCosker emerges as a notable Australian cricket opener, playing a significant role in the national team during the period of 1975-1980.

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December 11, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 11, 1946?


December 11, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1946 can also be written as 12/11/1946 in the US and as 11/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

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Who was born on December 11, 1946?


Famous people born on December 11, 1946:

  • Thorwald Dethlefsen

    German psychologist and astrologer known for pioneering past-life regression therapy and establishing a notable center for ritual therapy in...

  • Teri Garr in Lakewood

    American actress known for memorable roles in films like 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Mr.

  • Neil Mackie

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December 11, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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December 11, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 11, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 11:03 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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How old is someone born on December 11, 1946?


Someone born on December 11, 1946 is:

78 years 4 months old,

or 940 months and 24 days old,

or 4090 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28635 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1946?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 11, 1946.

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