What happened on Friday April 12, 1946?

About April 12th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: On this historic day, Syria officially gained independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards self-governance and national sovereignty.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1946 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Shoeshine directed by Vittorio De Sica

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April 12, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1946:

  • Syria Gains Independence from France On this historic day, Syria officially gained independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards self-governance and national sovereignty.
  • Harold Alexander Becomes Governor General of Canada British war hero Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, was appointed as the 17th Governor General of Canada, taking office and serving until 1952. Alexander, a distinguished military leader during World War II, brought significant international experience to this prestigious diplomatic role.
  • Goodyear Announces Ambitious Dirigible Plans The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company unveiled groundbreaking plans to construct dirigibles capable of transporting up to 300 passengers on overseas voyages, envisioning an air travel experience comparable to ocean liner journeys.
  • Rent Krijnen: Dutch Musician Rent Krijnen, a Dutch keyboardist known for his work with the band Les Baroques, was born on this date.

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April 12, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1946?


April 12, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1946 can also be written as 4/12/1946 in the US and as 12/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 12, 1946?


Famous people born on April 12, 1946:

  • Ed O'Neill
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  • George Robertson

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April 12, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1946:

  • August Borms
  • Marian Zyndram-Kościałkowski

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April 12, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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April 12, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 04:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 17, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 1946.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1946?


Someone born on April 12, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 2 days old,

or 4126 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28887 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1946?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1946.

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