What happened on Monday July 15, 1946?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1946:

• SS War Criminals Sentenced to Death In a landmark post-World War II war crimes trial, a US court martial in Dachau sentenced 46 members of the Schutzstaffel (SS) to death for their involvement in war crimes during the Battle of the Bulge, demonstrating the Allied commitment to prosecuting Nazi atrocities.
• 442nd Regiment Receives Presidential Unit Citation President Harry S. Truman honored the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit composed of Japanese-American soldiers, with the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation in a White House ceremony. Truman praised the regiment for overcoming both enemy forces and racial prejudice during World War II, highlighting their exceptional bravery and patriotism.
• John J. Pershing: US Army General John J. Pershing was a prominent United States Army general who played a significant role in World War I, leading the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was known for his strategic leadership and contributions to modern military tactics.
• United Kingdom Annexes North Borneo The United Kingdom officially annexed the State of North Borneo, which is now known as Sabah, Malaysia. This annexation was part of the British colonial expansion and territorial consolidation in Southeast Asia during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1946

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1946

July 15, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 196th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1946 can also be written as 7/15/1946 in the US and as 15/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1946 in July 1946 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1946:

• Linda Ronstadt

  Grammy Award-winning singer renowned for her versatile musical career spanning country, rock, folk, and Latin music.

• Hassanal Bolkiah

  The 29th Sultan of Brunei, known for being one of the world's wealthiest monarchs.

• Shelley von Strunckel

  Prominent astrologer and author known for her extensive astrology columns and books.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1946:

• Razor Smith

  English cricketer and coach (b. 1877).

• Rosario DeSimone
• Wen Yiduo

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on July 15th

July 15, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1946 was Who Do You Love I Hope by Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra - Who Do You Love I Hope

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1946

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Someone born on July 15, 1946 is:

78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 21 days old,

or 4116 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28815 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

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

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