What happened on Saturday May 11, 1946?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1946:

• SS Members Convicted for Mauthausen Concentration Camp Atrocities In a landmark war crimes trial, sixty-one SS members were convicted of murdering 70,000 people, primarily Jewish victims, at the Mauthausen concentration camp. Forty-nine of the convicted were executed, while 12 were eventually released by 1951. This trial was part of the post-World War II efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.
• First CARE Package Delivered The first humanitarian aid shipment of CARE Packages was delivered to France, with 20,000 packages each containing approximately 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of food. This marked the beginning of a significant post-World War II relief effort to help people in need across Europe.
• United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Founded The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major political party in Malaysia, was established. This event was crucial in the political development of Malaysia and would play a significant role in the country's independence movement.
• First Night Game at Boston Braves Field The Boston Braves hosted the New York Giants in the first night baseball game at Boston Braves Field, with the Giants winning 5-1. This marked a significant milestone in baseball's transition to night games, enhancing fan experience and stadium economics.
• Warren Mehrtens Wins 72nd Preakness Stakes Jockey Warren Mehrtens rode Assault to victory in the 72nd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in a time of 2:01.4. This horse racing event was part of the prestigious Triple Crown series.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1946

Newspapers from May. 11, 1946

May 11, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 131st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1946 can also be written as 5/11/1946 in the US and as 11/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1946 in May 1946 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1946:

• Robert Jarvik

  Pioneering American cardiologist who invented the Jarvik artificial heart, revolutionizing cardiac medical technology and saving countless...

• Plume Latraverse

  Renowned Quebec folk musician and singer known for his distinctive style and contributions to French-Canadian music scene.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1946:

• Seán McCaughey Irish Republican

  Hunger striker.

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on May 11th

May 11, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1946 was The Gypsy by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Gypsy
2. Dinah Shore - All that Glitters is Not Gold
3. Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - Sioux City Sue
4. Andy Russell - Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)
5. Perry Como - All Through the Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:47 pm and setting at 04:22 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 11, 1946

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Someone born on May 11, 1946 is:

79 years and 26 days old,

or 948 months and 26 days old,

or 4125 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28881 days old,

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

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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