What happened on Friday June 21, 1946?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1946:

• Albert Speer's Testimony at Nuremberg Trials Albert Speer, the former Nazi Minister of Armaments and War Production, provided critical testimony before the International Military Tribunal, revealing that Nazi Germany was potentially close to developing an atomic weapon before the war's end. His testimony shed light on the advanced state of German nuclear research during World War II.
• Baker Hotel Ammonia Cloud Disaster A catastrophic industrial accident at the Baker Hotel in Dallas resulted in a deadly ammonia cloud from an exploding air conditioning unit. Seven people were killed and 41 others were injured, with hotel employees being the primary victims of this tragic incident.
• Bill Veeck Acquires Cleveland Indians Entrepreneur Bill Veeck purchased the Cleveland Indians baseball team for $2.2 million, a significant transaction in Major League Baseball history that would later be known for Veeck's innovative and fan-engaging management style.

Events in 1946

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

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1946

June 21, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1946 can also be written as 6/21/1946 in the US and as 21/6/1946 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1946 in June 1946 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1946:

• Xanana Gusmao

  East Timorese poet, revolutionary leader, and independence activist who played a crucial role in East Timor's struggle for freedom.

• Maurice Saatchi

  Iraqi-British businessman who founded the renowned advertising agencies M&C Saatchi and Saatchi & Saatchi.

• Xavier Gélin

  French actor, producer, screenwriter, and director known for his contributions to French cinema in the mid-20th century.

• Kate Hoey

  British politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Vauxhall, representing the Labour Party for many years.

• Malcolm Rifkind

  Scottish lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of State for Scotland, representing the Conservative Party.

• Don Sidle

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1946:

• Renato Bianchi
• Amelia Pinto

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 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.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Doin' What Comes Natur'lly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1946 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 12:59 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1946

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Someone born on June 21, 1946 is:

79 years and 17 days old,

or 948 months and 17 days old,

or 4124 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28872 days old,

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

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 21st 2026.

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

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

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