What happened on Tuesday April 16, 1946?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1946:

• First US V-2 Rocket Launch The United States conducted its first launch of a captured German V-2 rocket at White Sands, New Mexico, reaching an altitude of 8 kilometers. This launch was crucial in advancing American rocketry and missile technology in the post-World War II era.
• Syria Gains Independence from France Syria officially gained independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the country's modern history and marking the end of French mandate governance.
• NSB Mayor Sentenced for War Crimes F.E. Müller, the NSB (Dutch Nazi collaborator) mayor of Rotterdam, Netherlands, was sentenced to 100 years in prison for his actions during World War II, reflecting post-war judicial proceedings against Nazi collaborators.

Events in 1946

April 16, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1946

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1946

April 16, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1946 can also be written as 4/16/1946 in the US and as 16/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1946 in April 1946 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1946:

• Catherine Allégret

  French actress adopted by Yves Montand, known for supporting roles in films like 'Lady L' and 'The Sleeping Car Murder'.

• Margot Adler

  Prominent American journalist, author, and Wiccan priestess known for her influential book 'Drawing Down the Moon' and her work as a...

• R. Carlos Nakai

  Renowned Native American flute player known for his innovative and spiritual approach to traditional indigenous music.

• Barry Simon
• Moni Ovadia

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1946:

• Arthur Chevrolet

  Swiss-born race car driver (born 1884) and automobile designer.

• Ferdinando Veneziale

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1946 was One-Zy, Two-Zy (I Love You-Zy) by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - One-Zy, Two-Zy (I Love You-Zy)
2. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - Cement Mixer (Put-ti Put-ti)
3. Dinah Shore - Laughing On The Outside (Crying On the Inside)
4. Merry Macs - Laughing on the Outside (Crying On the Inside)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1946

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Someone born on April 16, 1946 is:

79 years and 19 days old,

or 948 months and 19 days old,

or 4124 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1946?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1946.

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