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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1946What happened on Tuesday December 17, 1946?
About December 17th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: A captured German V-2 rocket was launched at the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico, reaching an altitude of 183 kilometers. This launch represented a significant milestone in post-World War II rocket technology and aerospace exploration.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1946 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: 13 Rue Madeleine directed by Henry Hathaway
More about December 17th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1946.
Table of contents
- December 17, 1946: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1946?
- Who was born on December 17, 1946?
- December 17, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1946?
- Back in 1946
December 17, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1946:
- US V-2 Rocket Altitude Record A captured German V-2 rocket was launched at the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico, reaching an altitude of 183 kilometers. This launch represented a significant milestone in post-World War II rocket technology and aerospace exploration.
- Record-Breaking Cricket Partnership Cricket legends Donald Bradman and Barnes achieved an extraordinary 405-run partnership for the 5th wicket, with both players scoring an impressive 234 runs each. This remarkable stand demonstrated the exceptional batting prowess of these players.
- Albert Padmore: West Indies Cricket Player Albert Padmore was a notable West Indies cricket player, recognized as an off-spinner during the mid-1970s. He contributed to the rich cricketing tradition of the Caribbean region.
December 17, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 17, 1946?
December 17, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1946 can also be written as 12/17/1946 in the US and as 17/12/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1946?
Famous people born on December 17, 1946:
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Eugene LevyRenowned Canadian comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on SCTV and in comedy films like American Pie and Best in Show.
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Jayne Eastwood- Maria Fida Moro
- Annie Philippe
December 17, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1946:
- Constance Garnett
English translator for 71 volumes of russian literature from the nineteenth century.
- Franz Cižek
- Elvira Notari
- Max Hodann
- David Karlsson
- Grigorij Nikolaevič Neujmin
- Giuseppe Guindani
December 17, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 17, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1946 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 01:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1946
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Someone born on December 17, 1946 is:
78 years 4 months old,
or 940 months and 18 days old,
or 4089 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28629 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1946?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1946.
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