What happened on Saturday December 21, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1946:

• It's a Wonderful Life Premieres in USA Frank Capra's iconic holiday film 'It's a Wonderful Life' makes its theatrical debut in the United States, introducing audiences to the heartwarming story of George Bailey and marking the beginning of what would become a beloved Christmas classic.
• Devastating Nankaidō Earthquake in Japan A massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Nankaidō region of Japan, triggering a catastrophic tsunami that killed over 1,300 people and destroyed approximately 38,000 homes. The earthquake's destructive power was amplified by the subsequent tsunami, which struck just over an hour after the initial seismic event, causing additional loss of life and widespread devastation.
• Birth of Carl Wilson Carl Wilson, future singer and guitarist of the legendary rock band The Beach Boys, is born. He would become a key member of the group, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound and musical legacy until his death in 1998.
• Broadway Musical Closes The theatrical production 'If the Shoe Fits' concludes its short run at the Century Theater in New York City after just 20 performances, reflecting the competitive and challenging nature of Broadway productions.

Events in 1946

December 21, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1946

December 21, 1946 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1946 can also be written as 12/21/1946 in the US and as 21/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1946:

• Carl Wilson

  Legendary guitarist and vocalist of The Beach Boys, a pioneering rock band that defined the California surf music sound and became one of...

• Dick Wolf

  Renowned television producer, creator of the highly successful 'Law & Order' franchise and multiple popular TV series.

• C Jérôme

  French pop singer known for his contributions to the French music scene in the late 20th century.

• Sonny Perdue

  Prominent American politician who served as U.S.

• Uri Geller

  Famous Israeli illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic known worldwide for his spoon-bending performances and controversial claims of...

• Andrei Codrescu

  Romanian-American poet, novelist, and commentator known for his distinctive literary voice and cultural commentary.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1946:

• Sergio Nicolò De Bellis
• Eugene Talmadge

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on December 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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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 21, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 03:50 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 21, 1946

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Someone born on December 21, 1946 is:

78 years 5 months old,

or 941 months and 5 days old,

or 4092 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28646 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1946?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1946.

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