What happened on Wednesday July 17, 1946?

About July 17th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Draža Mihailović, a prominent Serbian Chetnik resistance leader during World War II, was executed by the communist Yugoslav government led by Josip Broz Tito. Mihailović, who initially fought against Nazi occupation, was later accused of collaboration and war crimes by the new communist regime. His trial was controversial, with many viewing it as a politically motivated execution designed to eliminate opposition to Tito's emerging communist state.
  • Day of the week: July 17th, 1946 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Who Do You Love I Hope by Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Black Angel directed by Roy William Neill

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July 17, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1946:

  • Execution of Draža Mihailović Draža Mihailović, a prominent Serbian Chetnik resistance leader during World War II, was executed by the communist Yugoslav government led by Josip Broz Tito. Mihailović, who initially fought against Nazi occupation, was later accused of collaboration and war crimes by the new communist regime. His trial was controversial, with many viewing it as a politically motivated execution designed to eliminate opposition to Tito's emerging communist state.

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

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What day of the week was July 17, 1946?


July 17, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1946 can also be written as 7/17/1946 in the US and as 17/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 17, 1946?


Famous people born on July 17, 1946:

  • Gerald Gallego

    Notorious serial killer who, along with his wife Charlene, committed a series of horrific kidnap-rape-murder crimes across the United States...

  • Eric Leman

    Belgian professional road cyclist who was a dominant force in the Tour of Flanders, winning the prestigious race three times during the...

  • Leon Jerome Oziel
  • Jean-Paul Anciaux
  • Jean-Marie Binetruy
  • Claudia Islas

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July 17, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1946:

  • Florence Fuller

    South african-born australian artist (b. 1867).

  • Draža Mihailović

    Serbian general (d. 1946).

  • Tanasije Dinić
  • Albin Mlakar

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July 17, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1946 was Who Do You Love I Hope by Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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July 17, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 17, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 09:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1946.

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How old is someone born on July 17, 1946?


Someone born on July 17, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

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or 4110 weeks

or 28770 days old,

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

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