What happened on Saturday April 13, 1946?

About April 13th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Soviet government establishes Arzamaz-16 (Sarov), a top-secret center dedicated to nuclear weapons research and construction, marking a critical moment in the early Cold War nuclear arms race.
  • Day of the week: April 13th, 1946 was a Saturday
  • 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 13, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 13, 1946:

  • Soviet Nuclear Weapons Program Establishment The Soviet government establishes Arzamaz-16 (Sarov), a top-secret center dedicated to nuclear weapons research and construction, marking a critical moment in the early Cold War nuclear arms race.
  • Racial Discrimination in Baseball Eddie Klepp, a white pitcher signed by the defending Negro League champion Cleveland Buckeyes, faces racial discrimination and is barred from playing in Birmingham, Alabama, highlighting the persistent racial barriers in professional sports.
  • Japanese War Crimes Accountability Rikichi Ando, the last Japanese Governor-General of Taiwan, is captured and charged with war crimes, representing the post-World War II international efforts to hold colonial administrators accountable for wartime actions.
  • Belgian Economic Policy Change Belgian Premier Acker officially announces the end of the wartime wage and price freeze, signaling a transition towards post-World War II economic normalization.
  • Roy Loney Birth Roy Loney, a notable rock musician and member of the influential band Flaming Groovies, was born on this date.
  • Jim Pons Birth Jim Pons, a rock musician known for his work with the experimental band Mothers Of Invention, was born on this date.

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April 13, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 13, 1946?


April 13, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1946 can also be written as 4/13/1946 in the US and as 13/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 13, 1946?


Famous people born on April 13, 1946:

  • Al Green
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  • Lord Robertson

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  • Liliane Giraudon

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April 13, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 13, 1946:

  • Suzanne Chaigneau
  • Domenico Cigna
  • Gabriele Umberto de Paolis

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April 13, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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April 13, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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April 13, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 13, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:53 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 13, 1946?


Someone born on April 13, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 1 day old,

or 4126 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1946?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 13, 1946.

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