What happened on Monday May 13, 1946?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1946:

• Soviet Ballistic Missile Program Establishment Joseph Stalin signs a top-secret decree (No. 1017-419ss) formally establishing the Soviet ballistic missile program, with Minister of Armaments Dmitriy Ustinov appointed as the project's overseer. This marks a critical moment in the early Cold War technological arms race.
• Mauthausen Concentration Camp War Crimes Sentencing United States military tribunal convicts 58 Nazi camp guards of war crimes at the Mauthausen concentration camp, sentencing them to death for their roles in systematic atrocities during World War II.
• Federal Airport Act of 1946 President Harry S Truman signs the Federal Airport Act, authorizing $500 million in federal grants to develop civilian airport infrastructure across the United States over seven years, significantly advancing national transportation capabilities in the post-World War II era.
• American Coal Miners Temporary Return to Work United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis orders striking coal miners to return to work for two weeks, averting a potential national energy crisis, with a warning that strikes would resume if labor contract negotiations failed.
• Churchill's Rotterdam Visit Winston Churchill is welcomed in Rotterdam, likely as part of post-World War II diplomatic efforts to rebuild relations and support European recovery.
• Cricket Match: India vs Surrey In a notable cricket performance, Sarwate and Banerjee add 249 runs for the 10th wicket in a match between Indians and Surrey, demonstrating remarkable batting resilience.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1946

Newspapers from May. 13, 1946

May 13, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1946 can also be written as 5/13/1946 in the US and as 13/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1946 in May 1946 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1946:

• Tim Pigott-Smith

  Renowned British actor known for his powerful performances in television, film, and theater, particularly famous for his roles in 'The Jewel...

• Marv Wolfman

  Legendary comic book writer and editor who significantly influenced Marvel and DC Comics, creating iconic characters like Blade and...

• Daniel Libeskind

  World-renowned architect famous for his innovative and deconstructivist designs, including the master plan for the World Trade Center site...

• Danny Klein in New York City

  Rock bassist best known for his work with the J. Geils Band, particularly famous for the hit song 'Centerfold'.

• Thierry Poncelet
• Christian Bataille
• Pierre Lasbordes
• Francesco Messineo

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1946:

• Zara DuPont

  American suffragist (b. 1869).

• Oleksij Mykolajovyč Bach

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1946 was The House of Blue Lights by Freddie Slack & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Freddie Slack & His Orchestra - The House of Blue Lights
2. Mills Brothers - I Don't Know Enough About You
3. Frank Sinatra - They Say It's Wonderful
4. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Laughing On the Outside, Crying On the Inside
5. Frank Sinatra - All Through the Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 05:09 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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Someone born on May 13, 1946 is:

79 years and 1 day old,

or 948 months and 1 day old,

or 4122 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28856 days old,

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

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

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