What happened on Thursday February 14, 1946?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1946:

• ENIAC: First General-Purpose Electronic Computer Unveiled The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), a groundbreaking technological achievement, was unveiled at the University of Pennsylvania. This massive machine weighed 30 tons, contained 18,000 vacuum tubes, and measured 8 feet tall, 3 feet deep, and 100 feet long. It represented a pivotal moment in computing history as the first general-purpose electronic computer, marking the beginning of the digital age.
• Bank of England Nationalization The Bank of England was officially nationalized, a significant economic policy shift that transferred the central bank's ownership from private shareholders to the British government. This move represented a major transformation in the United Kingdom's financial infrastructure and economic governance.
• Bernard Dowiyogo Birth Bernard Dowiyogo was born, who would later become the President of Nauru and serve multiple terms until his death in 2003. He was a significant political figure in the small Pacific island nation.

Events in 1946

February 14, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1946

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1946

February 14, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 45th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1946 can also be written as 2/14/1946 in the US and as 14/2/1946 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1946 in February 1946 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1946:

• Gregory Hines

  Gregory Hines was a legendary African American tap dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer who revolutionized tap dancing in the 20th...

• Tina Aumont

  Tina Aumont was a French-American actress from a prominent entertainment family, daughter of actors Jean-Pierre Aumont and Maria Montez.

• Jan Decleir

  Jan Decleir is a renowned Flemish actor with an impressive career in Belgian and Dutch cinema, known for his powerful performances in...

• Tim Buckley in Washington DC

  Tim Buckley was an influential American singer-songwriter known for his unique vocal style and experimental folk and jazz-influenced music...

• Catherine Arditi

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1946:

• Francesco Saverio Mosso

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1946 was Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
2. Frank Sinatra - Oh! What It Seemed to Be
3. Frank Sinatra - Day by Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 06:50 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1946

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Someone born on February 14, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 9 days old,

or 4131 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28923 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1946?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1946.

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