What happened on Wednesday April 17, 1946?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1946:

• League of Nations Disbands In its final meeting, the League of Nations officially transferred its mission to the newly formed United Nations and dissolved itself, marking the end of an era in international diplomacy.
• Syria Declares Independence Syria officially declared its independence from French colonial rule, ending years of foreign administration and establishing itself as a sovereign nation.
• French Troops Withdraw from Syria The last French troops completed their withdrawal from Syria, marking a significant milestone in Syria's journey towards independence and self-governance after decades of French colonial administration.
• Large-Scale Anti-American Occupation Protest in Japan An estimated 200,000 Japanese protesters demonstrated against the American occupation, which had been in place since Japan's surrender in 1945, reflecting growing tensions and desire for self-determination.
• International Court of Justice Inaugural Session The inaugural session of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) took place, marking a pivotal moment in international legal cooperation and diplomacy in the post-World War II era.
• United States Recognizes Tito's Yugoslavia The United States officially recognized the government of Josip Broz Tito in Yugoslavia, signaling a diplomatic shift in Cold War era international relations.
• Birth of Nobel Prize-Winning Biologist Georges J.F. Kohler Georges J.F. Kohler, a prominent German biologist who would later receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was born. He would make significant contributions to immunology and cell biology during his career, ultimately passing away in 1995.
• National Maritime Day Proclamation President Harry S. Truman proclaimed May 12, 1946, as National Maritime Day, encouraging citizens to display the American flag and recognize the importance of maritime activities.
• Death of Cricket Player John Iddon John Iddon, an English cricket player who played five Tests between 1934-35, died in a car accident.

Events in 1946

April 17, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1946

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1946

April 17, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1946 can also be written as 4/17/1946 in the US and as 17/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1946 in April 1946 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1946:

• Georges J.F. Köhler

  Prize laureate for theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle...

• Clare Francis

  Renowned British yachtswoman who pioneered solo transatlantic sailing and competed in challenging global boat races, achieving significant...

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1946:

• Juan Bautista Sacasa

  Nicaraguan medical doctor, politician and 20th president of nicaragua (b. 1874).

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 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 17th is Aries.

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April 17, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 06:31 am.

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

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Someone born on April 17, 1946 is:

79 years and 27 days old,

or 948 months and 27 days old,

or 4126 weeks

or 28882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1946?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1946.

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