What happened on Sunday December 15, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1946:

• NFL Championship Game The Chicago Bears scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the New York Giants 24–14 in the 1946 NFL Championship Game. The match was watched by a record title game crowd of 58,346 at the Polo Grounds, marking a significant moment in professional football history.
• NFL Player Suspension for Bribery Attempt New York Giants' players Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes were suspended by the NFL for failing to report a bribe attempt related to the game's point spread. This incident highlighted the league's commitment to maintaining the integrity of professional football.
• First Election in French India The first election to the Representative Assembly of French India was held, with the National Democratic Front of Deiva Zivarattinam winning a decisive victory by securing 30 out of 44 seats. This marked a significant moment in the political evolution of French colonial territories in India.
• Carmine Appice Birth Carmine Appice, a notable musician known for his work in rock music, was born. He would later become famous for his contributions to bands and songs like "Have You Heard" and "Keep on Rolling".

Events in 1946

December 15, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1946

December 15, 1946: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - New York Giants : 24 - 14

December 15, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 349th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1946 can also be written as 12/15/1946 in the US and as 15/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1946:

• Jane Birkin

  Iconic English actress, singer, and model who became a cultural symbol in France and inspired the famous Hermès Birkin bag.

• Stan Smith

  Legendary tennis player and Grand Slam champion, also known for the iconic Adidas Stan Smith tennis shoe.

• Patty Duke

  Oscar-winning actress known for her groundbreaking role in 'The Miracle Worker' and her advocacy for mental health awareness.

• Jean-Michel Ribes

  Prominent French theatre director and playwright known for his innovative and satirical works in contemporary French theatre.

• Antony Beevor

  Renowned British military historian specializing in 20th-century conflicts, particularly World War II.

• Carmine Appice

  Legendary rock drummer who played with notable bands like Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice, and Cactus, influencing hard rock and heavy...

• Michael Ovitz

  Powerful Hollywood talent agent who co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and was a major influential figure in the entertainment...

• Piet Schrijvers
• Comunardo Niccolai

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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December 15, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 01:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Someone born on December 15, 1946 is:

78 years 4 months old,

or 940 months and 20 days old,

or 4090 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28631 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1946?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1946.

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