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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1946What happened on Friday December 20, 1946?
About December 20th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: A devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Nankaidō region of Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction. The natural disaster resulted in over 1,300 fatalities and destroyed approximately 38,000 homes, leaving a significant impact on the local population and infrastructure.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1946 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: 13 Rue Madeleine directed by Henry Hathaway
More about December 20th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 1946.
Table of contents
- December 20, 1946: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1946?
- Who was born on December 20, 1946?
- December 20, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1946?
- Back in 1946
December 20, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1946:
- Nankaidō Earthquake and Tsunami A devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Nankaidō region of Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction. The natural disaster resulted in over 1,300 fatalities and destroyed approximately 38,000 homes, leaving a significant impact on the local population and infrastructure.
- "It's a Wonderful Life" Premieres Frank Capra's classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City, initially receiving mixed reviews from critics. Despite the lukewarm initial reception, the movie would later become a beloved holiday classic and a significant piece of American cinema.
December 20, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 20, 1946?
December 20, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1946 can also be written as 12/20/1946 in the US and as 20/12/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 20, 1946?
Famous people born on December 20, 1946:
- Dick Wolf
Prolific American television producer best known for creating the iconic 'Law & Order' franchise.
- Uri Geller
Controversial Israeli psychic and entertainer known for claiming paranormal abilities like spoon bending and mind reading.
- Sonny Perdue
American politician who served as the 31st United States Secretary of Agriculture and the 81st Governor of Georgia.
- John Spencer (actor)
- Robert Sedgewick
- Tony e Maureen Wheeler
December 20, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
December 20, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 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 20, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1946 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 03:12 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 20, 1946
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Someone born on December 20, 1946 is:
78 years 4 months old,
or 940 months and 24 days old,
or 4090 weeks and 5 days old,
or 28635 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1946?
There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1946.
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