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see horoscope and birth chart for May 21, 1946What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1946?
About May 21st, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 21, 1946, physicist Louis Slotin was fatally irradiated during a dangerous experimental procedure with the infamous 'Demon Core' at Los Alamos National Laboratory. During a critical nuclear assembly experiment, Slotin accidentally triggered a sudden burst of radiation while manually manipulating plutonium core components. His quick reflexes and heroic actions prevented a potential catastrophic chain reaction, saving his colleagues' lives at the cost of his own. Slotin received a massive radiation dose estimated at nearly 1,000 rads, which would prove fatal. He died on May 30, 1946, from acute radiation syndrome, becoming a tragic symbol of the risks faced by scientists during the early atomic research era.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1946 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra
- Popular movie: Ghost of Hidden Valley directed by Sam Newfield
More about May 21st, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1946.
Table of contents
- May 21, 1946: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 21, 1946?
- Who was born on May 21, 1946?
- May 21, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 1946?
- Back in 1946
May 21, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1946:
- Fatal Criticality Incident: Louis Slotin and the Demon Core On May 21, 1946, physicist Louis Slotin was fatally irradiated during a dangerous experimental procedure with the infamous 'Demon Core' at Los Alamos National Laboratory. During a critical nuclear assembly experiment, Slotin accidentally triggered a sudden burst of radiation while manually manipulating plutonium core components. His quick reflexes and heroic actions prevented a potential catastrophic chain reaction, saving his colleagues' lives at the cost of his own. Slotin received a massive radiation dose estimated at nearly 1,000 rads, which would prove fatal. He died on May 30, 1946, from acute radiation syndrome, becoming a tragic symbol of the risks faced by scientists during the early atomic research era.
May 21, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 21, 1946?
May 21, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1946 can also be written as 5/21/1946 in the US and as 21/5/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 21, 1946?
Famous people born on May 21, 1946:
- Wayne Roycroft
Renowned Australian equestrian who competed and coached at international levels, known for significant contributions to equestrian sports.
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May 21, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1946 was Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
- Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
- Peggy Lee - I Don't Know Enough About You
May 21, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1946 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 10:44 am.
The previous full moon was on May 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.
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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1946
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Someone born on May 21, 1946 is:
78 years 11 months old,
or 947 months and 23 days old,
or 4121 weeks and 1 day old,
or 28848 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1946?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1946.
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