What happened on Saturday August 17, 1946?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1946:

• Publication of 'All the King's Men' Robert Penn Warren's critically acclaimed novel 'All the King's Men' was published by Harcourt Press, marking a significant moment in American literature. The novel, which would later win the Pulitzer Prize, explores political corruption and moral ambiguity through the story of a Southern politician.
• Soviet Physicist Kapitsa Placed Under House Arrest Prominent Soviet physicist Pyotr L. Kapitsa was removed from his scientific posts and placed under house arrest after a confrontation with Lavrentiy Beria, a powerful Soviet secret police official. This event highlighted the political tensions and personal risks faced by intellectuals during the Stalinist era.
• First Ejection Seat Test in the United States First Sergeant Lawrence Lambert of the U.S. Army Air Forces became the first person in the United States to test an ejection seat, a critical safety innovation for military aviation. This groundbreaking test would significantly improve pilot survival rates in emergency situations.
• 'To Each His Own' Tops Billboard Charts Eddy Howard's popular song 'To Each His Own' reached the #1 position on the Billboard Honor Roll of Hits, reflecting the musical tastes and entertainment trends of mid-20th century America.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1946

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1946

August 17, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1946 can also be written as 8/17/1946 in the US and as 17/8/1946 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1946 in August 1946 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1946:

• Serge Moati

  Prominent French multimedia artist known for his versatile contributions to journalism, filmmaking, writing, and visual arts.

• Martha Coolidge

  Acclaimed American film director and producer known for her significant contributions to cinema and television.

• Patrick Manning

  Trinidadian-Tobagonian political leader who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

• Lesley Ann Warren

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in film, television, and stage productions.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1946:

• Harry Culver
• Channing Pollock

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on August 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1946

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Someone born on August 17, 1946 is:

78 years 8 months old,

or 944 months and 27 days old,

or 4108 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28760 days old,

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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

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

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