What happened on Saturday March 16, 1946?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1946:

• Rudolf Hoess Confession of Holocaust Atrocities Rudolf Hoess, the former commandant of Auschwitz (Oswiecim) concentration camp, signed a detailed statement admitting to personally overseeing the systematic murder of approximately two million people between June 1941 and the end of 1943, acting under direct orders from Heinrich Himmler.
• Execution of Nazi Radio Collaborator in the Netherlands In The Hague, Netherlands, Maximilien Blokzijl was executed by firing squad for betraying the nation as an announcer for the Nazi radio system during the German occupation. This execution marked the first such event in the Netherlands since 1854, symbolizing post-war justice and national reconciliation.
• Nat King Cole Trio Records 'Route 66' The Nat King Cole Trio recorded the iconic song 'Route 66', a landmark moment in American musical history that would become a quintessential representation of mid-20th century popular music and road culture.
• Broadway Production Closes The theatrical production 'Would-Be Gentleman' concluded its run at the Booth Theater in New York City after 77 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1946

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1946

March 16, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 75th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1946 can also be written as 3/16/1946 in the US and as 16/3/1946 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1946 in March 1946 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1946:

• Guesch Patti

  French singer and dancer who began her ballet career at the Paris Opera at nine years old.

• Hubert Soudant

  Dutch orchestra conductor who won the Grand Prix de Disque in 1976.

• Sigmund Groven

  Renowned Norwegian classical harmonica player who has recorded 26 albums and performed with top musicians and orchestras worldwide.

• Mary Kaldor

  Prominent English academic and economist known for her significant contributions to global studies and conflict research.

• Erik Estrada in New York City

  American actor known for roles in TV series like CHiPs, and films such as Cross and Switchblade and Lightblast.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on March 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 06:24 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 16, 1946

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Someone born on March 16, 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 16, 1946?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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

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

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