What happened on Friday June 21, 1946?

About June 21st, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1946 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #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 21, 1946: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was June 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.

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Who was born on June 21, 1946?


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

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June 21, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 21, 1946:

  • Renato Bianchi
  • Amelia Pinto

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Famous people who died on June 21st

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June 21, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 21, 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 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.

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


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

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

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

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June 21, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on June 21, 1946?


Someone born on June 21, 1946 is:

78 years 10 months old,

or 946 months and 23 days old,

or 4116 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28817 days old,

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

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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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