What happened on Thursday June 20, 1946?

About June 20th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant post-World War II diplomatic development, representatives of the 'Big Four' powers (France, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom) approved an agreement to withdraw all Allied occupation forces from Italy over a 90-day period. As part of this agreement, the Soviet Union also committed to withdrawing its troops from Bulgaria, marking a crucial step in post-war European stabilization.
  • Day of the week: June 20th, 1946 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Doin' What Comes Natur'lly by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Stranger directed by Orson Welles

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June 20, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1946:

  • Allied Powers Agree to Withdraw Occupation Forces from Italy In a significant post-World War II diplomatic development, representatives of the 'Big Four' powers (France, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom) approved an agreement to withdraw all Allied occupation forces from Italy over a 90-day period. As part of this agreement, the Soviet Union also committed to withdrawing its troops from Bulgaria, marking a crucial step in post-war European stabilization.
  • Fred M. Vinson Confirmed as Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, who was serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was officially sworn in four days after his confirmation, bringing significant judicial leadership during a transformative period in American history.
  • Bill Harrah Establishes Harrah's Club in Las Vegas Entrepreneur Bill Harrah opened Harrah's Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, laying the foundation for what would become a significant casino and entertainment empire that would shape the city's gambling and hospitality landscape.
  • New York City Transit Introduces Public Address System The New York City transit system began using a public address system on Car #744 of the 8th Avenue IND (Independent) subway line, marking a technological advancement in urban transportation communication.
  • Film Release: 'Anna and the King of Siam' The drama film 'Anna and the King of Siam' was released, featuring acclaimed actors Irene Dunne and Rex Harrison. The movie, based on a true story, would later inspire the famous musical 'The King and I'.

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June 20, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 20, 1946?


June 20, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 171st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1946 can also be written as 6/20/1946 in the US and as 20/6/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 20, 1946?


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June 20, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1946:

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June 20, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 20, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1946 was Doin' What Comes Natur'lly by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

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June 20, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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June 20, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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June 20, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 20, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:16 am and setting at 11:51 am.

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

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How old is someone born on June 20, 1946?


Someone born on June 20, 1946 is:

78 years 11 months old,

or 947 months and 16 days old,

or 4120 weeks

or 28840 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1946?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1946?

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