What happened on Friday August 16, 1946?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1946:

• Direct Action Day - Pivotal Moment in Indian Partition The Muslim League Council proclaimed August 16, 1946, as 'Direct Action Day' to emphasize their demand for a separate Muslim homeland. This politically charged event triggered widespread violent Hindu-Muslim riots in Calcutta and other parts of British India, marking a critical moment in the lead-up to the partition of India.
• Establishment of Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) The Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, was officially established with Ichirō Ishikawa appointed as its first representative. This organization would become a crucial platform for Japanese business leaders to collaborate and influence national economic policy.
• Founding of Kurdistan Democratic Party The Kurdistan Democratic Party was founded in South Kurdistan, marking a significant moment in the political organization of Kurdish people and their quest for self-determination.
• Founding of All Hyderabad Trade Union Congress The All Hyderabad Trade Union Congress was established in Secunderabad, representing an important moment in the labor movement of post-colonial India.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1946

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1946

August 16, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1946 can also be written as 8/16/1946 in the US and as 16/8/1946 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1946 in August 1946 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1946:

• Lesley Ann Warren

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• Masoud Barzani

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• Jimmy Webb

  Jimmy Webb is a renowned American composer and songwriter, known for writing numerous hit songs across multiple genres and decades.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1946:

• Evaristo Boncinelli
• Hiroyasu Fushimi

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on August 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1946 was Give Me Five Minutes More by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Give Me Five Minutes More
2. Modernaires & Paula Kelly - To Each His Own
3. Andy Russell - Pretending
4. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Art Lund) - Blue Skies
5. Xavier Cugat & His Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra (Vocal Buddy Clark) - South America, Take it Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 11:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1946.

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Someone born on August 16, 1946 is:

78 years 8 months old,

or 944 months and 28 days old,

or 4108 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28761 days old,

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

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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

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

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