What happened on Thursday December 12, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1946:

• Deadly Ice Plant Collapse A catastrophic ice plant collapse in New York City results in the destruction of a tenement building, causing 38 fatalities. The incident highlights the urban infrastructure and safety challenges of the mid-20th century.
• UN Security Council Resolution 13 The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 13, which formally accepts Siam (now known as Thailand) as a member of the United Nations, marking an important diplomatic milestone in the post-World War II era.
• Rockefeller's Gift to UN John D. Rockefeller Jr. donates six Manhattan city blocks to the United Nations, a significant philanthropic gesture that would contribute to the establishment of the UN headquarters in New York City.
• Birth of Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi, a renowned Brazilian racing driver who would later become a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, is born. He is considered one of the most successful Brazilian racing drivers in history.
• Tide Detergent Launch Procter & Gamble introduces Tide detergent, which would go on to become one of the most popular and successful laundry cleaning products in the United States and globally.
• Death of Johannes L. Walch Johannes L. "Jan" Walch, a Dutch literary scholar known for his work on medieval literature, particularly studies of Abelard and Heloise, passes away at the age of 67.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1946

December 12, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1946:

• Emerson Fittipaldi

  Legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver who won two World Championships and the Indianapolis 500, becoming one of the most successful...

• Paula Wagner

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1946:

• Renée Falconetti
• Giuseppe Gennaioli
• Francesco Vatielli

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on December 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 11:40 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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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1946

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Someone born on December 12, 1946 is:

78 years 5 months old,

or 941 months and 2 days old,

or 4091 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28643 days old,

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

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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

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

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