What happened on Friday March 15, 1946?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1946:

• British Support for Indian Independence British Prime Minister Clement Attlee publicly affirmed India's right to self-determination, signaling a pivotal moment in the decolonization process. This declaration represented a significant shift in British imperial policy and set the stage for India's eventual independence later in 1947.
• Soviet Constitution Amended The Soviet Constitution underwent a significant amendment, expanding the number of Soviet Socialist Republics from 11 to 16. This change also granted republic heads a formal position in the Supreme Soviet, reflecting the complex federal structure of the USSR.
• People's Tribunal of Cluj Sentences War Criminals In Transylvania, Romania, the People's Tribunal of Cluj conducted a significant post-World War II war crimes trial, sentencing 43 former Hungarian army officers and soldiers for wartime atrocities. The harsh penalties included 23 death sentences, 8 life imprisonments, 6 sentences of 25 years, and 6 sentences of 20 years hard labor, reflecting the severe judicial reckoning following the conflict.
• Women's Suffrage in Venezuela Under President Romulo Betancourt's leadership, Venezuela granted women the right to vote for the first time, a landmark moment in the nation's democratic development and women's political empowerment.
• French Overseas Départements Established France officially transformed French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion into overseas départements, a significant administrative and political reorganization that integrated these territories more closely with metropolitan France.
• Soviet-Swiss Diplomatic Restoration The Soviet Union and Switzerland officially resumed diplomatic relations, marking a significant diplomatic normalization in the post-World War II era and indicating potential thawing of international tensions.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1946

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1946

March 15, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 74th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1946 can also be written as 3/15/1946 in the US and as 15/3/1946 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1946 in March 1946 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1946:

• Bobby Bonds

  Renowned American baseball player who played for multiple MLB teams and is the father of Barry Bonds, another legendary baseball player.

• Jean-Claude Colliard

  French academic and senior public servant who has held significant roles in French governmental and academic institutions.

• Dai Llewellyn

  Welsh novelist known for writing several acclaimed works of fiction.

• Murray Head
• Naomi Foner

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1946:

• Alexander Langsdorff
• Vittorio Mariani

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1946 was McNamara's Band by Bing Crosby & Jesters, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Bing Crosby & Jesters - McNamara's Band
2. Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - Oh! What it Seemed to Be
3. Phil Harris - One-Zy, Two-Zy (I Love You-Zy)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1946

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Someone born on March 15, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 28 days old,

or 4130 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28914 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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