What happened on Saturday January 19, 1946?

About January 19th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Nations Security Council convened its inaugural session, addressing a critical geopolitical issue: Iran's formal protest against the Soviet Union's occupation of Azerbaijan. This event highlighted the emerging Cold War tensions and the UN's role in mediating international disputes.
  • Day of the week: January 19th, 1946 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Terror by Night directed by Roy William Neill

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January 19, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 19, 1946:

  • UN Security Council's First Order of Business The United Nations Security Council convened its inaugural session, addressing a critical geopolitical issue: Iran's formal protest against the Soviet Union's occupation of Azerbaijan. This event highlighted the emerging Cold War tensions and the UN's role in mediating international disputes.
  • International Military Tribunal for the Far East Established General Douglas MacArthur formally established the International Military Tribunal for the Far East in Tokyo, Japan, to conduct war crimes trials against Japanese military and political leaders responsible for atrocities during World War II. This tribunal was a critical component of post-war justice, aimed at holding high-ranking Japanese officials accountable for their actions during the conflict.
  • Bell X-1 First Launch The Bell X-1 experimental aircraft was launched for the first time, marking a significant milestone in aerospace technology. This aircraft would later become famous for being the first aircraft to break the sound barrier, piloted by Chuck Yeager on October 14, 1947.

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January 19, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 19, 1946?


January 19, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 19th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1946 can also be written as 1/19/1946 in the US and as 19/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

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Who was born on January 19, 1946?


Famous people born on January 19, 1946:

  • Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton

    Iconic American country music singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist who rose from poverty to become a global entertainment legend.

  • Julian Barnes

    Acclaimed English novelist, essayist, and literary critic known for his innovative and intellectually engaging works.

  • André Gerin
  • Claude Birraux
  • Giorgio Ferrara
  • Kim Henkel

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January 19, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 19, 1946:

  • Johannes Abromeit
  • Raoul Dal Molin Ferenzona

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January 19, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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January 19, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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January 19, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 19, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 January 19, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1946.

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How old is someone born on January 19, 1946?


Someone born on January 19, 1946 is:

79 years 3 months old,

or 951 months and 25 days old,

or 4138 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28970 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1946?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 19, 1946.

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