What happened on Friday November 16, 1945?

About November 16th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States Army initiated Operation Paperclip, a secret program to recruit 88 German scientists and engineers to advance American rocket technology. This covert operation would significantly impact the United States' technological and space capabilities in the coming decades, particularly during the Cold War and Space Race.
  • Day of the week: November 16th, 1945 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Can't Begin to Tell You by Bing Crosby
  • Popular movie: Brief Encounter directed by David Lean

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November 16, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1945:

  • Operation Paperclip Begins The United States Army initiated Operation Paperclip, a secret program to recruit 88 German scientists and engineers to advance American rocket technology. This covert operation would significantly impact the United States' technological and space capabilities in the coming decades, particularly during the Cold War and Space Race.
  • UNESCO Founded The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established, with the mission of promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture. This landmark event aimed to build peace, eradicate poverty, and foster sustainable development worldwide.
  • Founding of Yeshiva College Yeshiva College (now Yeshiva University) was chartered in New York, becoming the first Jewish college in the United States. This milestone represented a significant moment for Jewish higher education in America, providing a dedicated academic institution that could preserve religious traditions while offering comprehensive academic training.
  • Azerbaijan People's Government Uprising The communist Azerbaijani Democratic Party initiated an uprising in Iranian Azerbaijan Province, marking a significant moment of political tension in the region during the post-World War II era. This event was part of the broader geopolitical struggles of the time.
  • Release of The Lost Weekend The drama film *The Lost Weekend*, starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, was released. The movie would go on to win multiple Academy Awards and was notable for its groundbreaking portrayal of alcoholism in American cinema.
  • Casper the Friendly Ghost Debuts The animated short film *The Friendly Ghost* was released, marking the first screen appearance of Casper the Friendly Ghost. This character would become an iconic figure in children's animation and popular culture.

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November 16, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was November 16, 1945?


November 16, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1945 can also be written as 11/16/1945 in the US and as 16/11/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 16, 1945?


Famous people born on November 16, 1945:

  • Frida Lyngstad

    Member of the legendary pop group ABBA, renowned Swedish singer who contributed to the band's global success and international music legacy.

  • Lynn Hunt

    Renowned American historian specializing in French Revolution studies, distinguished professor, and influential author in cultural and...

  • Bob Gunton

    Accomplished character actor famous for roles in 'The Shawshank Redemption' and numerous Broadway and film performances.

  • Steve Railsback

    Versatile American actor known for intense performances in films like 'The Stunt Man' and 'Helter Skelter', where he portrayed Charles...

  • Teenie Hodges

    Talented Memphis soul guitarist known for his significant contributions to rhythm section music and collaborations with various artists.

  • Martine van

    Accomplished Belgian ballerina who was a prominent dancer with the New York City Ballet, known for her exceptional technique and artistry.

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November 16, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 16, 1945:

  • Gesualdo Libertini Pluchinotta
  • Theodor Vahlen
  • Sigurður Eggerz
  • Ildebrando Goiran

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November 16, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 12th and November 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 16, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1945 was I Can't Begin to Tell You by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

  1. - I Can't Begin to Tell You youtube
  2. - It Might As Well Be Spring youtube
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November 16, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 16, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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November 16, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 16, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 1945 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 November 16, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Nov 19, 1945.

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How old is someone born on November 16, 1945?


Someone born on November 16, 1945 is:

79 years 6 months old,

or 954 months and 21 days old,

or 4151 weeks

or 29057 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 16, 1945?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 16, 1945.

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