What happened on Monday January 14, 1946?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1946:

• First UN Security Council Session The United Nations Security Council convened its inaugural session at 3:10 p.m. GMT in Church House, Westminster, marking a pivotal moment in international diplomacy.
• UN Atomic Energy Commission Creation The UN General Assembly passed its first resolution, establishing the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting the global concern over nuclear technology.
• German Reparations Agreement Eighteen nations signed the comprehensive Agreement on Reparation from Germany, a critical post-war economic and political settlement that would reshape international relations.
• Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal Established General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed the creation of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, setting the stage for war crimes prosecution in the Pacific theater.
• US War Expenditure Announcement The United States officially disclosed its total wartime expenditure, which amounted to a staggering US$200 billion, highlighting the immense economic cost of World War II.
• Bikini Atoll Selected for Nuclear Testing The United States chose the isolated Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands as a nuclear bomb test site, considering its small population, favorable winds, and deep harbor.
• UN Security Council's First Diplomatic Challenge The UN Security Council addressed its first substantive issue: Iran's formal protest against Soviet occupation of its Azerbaijani region, highlighting early Cold War tensions.
• Soviet-Polish Border Treaty Ratification The Soviet Union's Supreme Council ratified the Soviet-Polish border treaty of August 1945, which redefined territorial boundaries between the two nations.
• End of Margin Buying on Stock Exchanges The Federal Reserve Board voted to terminate margin buying practices on national stock exchanges, effective January 21, aiming to stabilize financial markets.
• Ganges Jetty Collapse Tragedy A devastating accident occurred when two jetties collapsed during a Hindu pilgrimage, resulting in the tragic death of 160 pilgrims.
• Havaco Coal Mine Explosion A catastrophic explosion at the Havaco coal mine in West Virginia claimed the lives of 14 miners, though 253 workers miraculously escaped the devastating blast.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1946

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1946

January 14, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 14th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1946 can also be written as 1/14/1946 in the US and as 14/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1946:

• Howard Carpendale

  South African-born singer who became a prominent German-language schlager music performer, known for his romantic ballads and popularity in...

• Harold Shipman

  Notorious British serial killer who murdered approximately 250 patients while working as a general practitioner in Hyde, Manchester.

• Jenaro Talens

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1946:

• Antti Hackzell

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on January 14th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 14, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:04 pm and setting at 05:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1946

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Someone born on January 14, 1946 is:

79 years 3 months old,

or 951 months and 9 days old,

or 4136 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28954 days old,

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

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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

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

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