What happened on Monday October 21, 1946?

About October 21st, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: Nationalist Chinese President Chiang Kai-shek made his first significant visit to the island of Taiwan, marking a pivotal moment in the post-World War II political landscape of the region. This visit would later prove crucial in the context of the Chinese Civil War and the eventual establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government.
  • Day of the week: October 21st, 1946 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Rumors Are Flying by Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Pat O'Connor)
  • Popular movie: Never Say Goodbye directed by James V. Kern

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October 21, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1946:

  • Chiang Kai-shek's First Visit to Taiwan Nationalist Chinese President Chiang Kai-shek made his first significant visit to the island of Taiwan, marking a pivotal moment in the post-World War II political landscape of the region. This visit would later prove crucial in the context of the Chinese Civil War and the eventual establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government.
  • Taiwan's Second Major Land Reform Law The Taiwanese government implemented its second significant land reform law, a critical economic and social policy aimed at redistributing agricultural land and breaking up large estates. This reform was instrumental in transforming Taiwan's agrarian economy and reducing social inequality.

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

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What day of the week was October 21, 1946?


October 21, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 294th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1946 can also be written as 10/21/1946 in the US and as 21/10/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 21, 1946?


Famous people born on October 21, 1946:

  • Lux Interior

    Legendary punk rock vocalist and founding member of the influential band The Cramps, known for his wild stage performances and unique...

  • Elfriede Jelinek

    Nobel Prize-winning Austrian novelist, playwright, and feminist known for her provocative and critical literary works.

  • Lee Loughnane

    Founding member, singer, songwriter, and trumpet player of the iconic rock band Chicago, contributing to their distinctive sound.

  • Jim Hill

    American sports broadcaster and former professional football player known for his media career after retiring from the NFL.

  • Lewis Grizzard

    Celebrated Southern humorist, columnist, and author known for his witty commentary on Southern American life and culture.

  • Tetsu Yamauchi

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


Famous people died on October 21, 1946:

  • Guido Biscaretti di Ruffia

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October 21, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1946 was Rumors Are Flying by Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Pat O'Connor), according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

  1. - Rumors Are Flying youtube
  2. - The Things We Did Last Summer youtube
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October 21, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:31 am and setting at 04:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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How old is someone born on October 21, 1946?


Someone born on October 21, 1946 is:

78 years 6 months old,

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or 4099 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28695 days old,

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

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

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