What happened on Monday July 22, 1946?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1946:

• King David Hotel Bombing A significant terrorist attack by the Zionist underground organization Irgun against British colonial administration in Jerusalem. The bombing targeted the King David Hotel, which served as the headquarters for British civil and military operations in Mandatory Palestine, resulting in 91 deaths and 46 injuries. This event was a pivotal moment in the Jewish resistance against British colonial rule and the struggle for Israeli independence.
• Establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission The United States established the Atomic Energy Commission, a federal agency responsible for overseeing nuclear research, development, and regulation. This organization played a critical role in managing nuclear technology during the Cold War era and was a key institution in America's scientific and military strategy.
• First Underwater Nuclear Weapon Test The United States conducted the first underwater nuclear weapon test as part of Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. The 'Baker' device was detonated, sinking the surplus USS Saratoga. This test was crucial in understanding the effects of nuclear weapons in maritime environments and marked a significant milestone in Cold War-era nuclear research.
• Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis First Comedy Show At Club 500 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, legendary comedy duo Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis performed their first show together. This performance marked the beginning of a groundbreaking comedic partnership that would significantly influence American entertainment in the mid-20th century.
• Introduction of Hungarian Forint The Hungarian government introduced the Forint, effectively ending the world's most severe hyperinflation in the country's history. This monetary reform was a crucial step in stabilizing Hungary's post-World War II economy and establishing financial normalcy.
• Birth of Estelle Bennett Estelle Bennett was born in New York City, who would later become a renowned rock musician and member of the iconic girl group The Ronettes. Her musical contributions would significantly influence the pop and rock music landscape of the 1960s.

Events in 1946

July 22, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1946

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1946

July 22, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1946 can also be written as 7/22/1946 in the US and as 22/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1946 in July 1946 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1946:

• Danny Glover

  Renowned American actor known for iconic roles in 'Lethal Weapon', 'The Color Purple', and 'Silverado'.

• Paul Schrader

  Acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and film critic known for directing 'American Gigolo' and 'Cat People'.

• Mireille Mathieu

  French singer has sold more than 120,000,000 records worldwide.

• Paul-Loup Sulitzer

  French author and financier.

• Paul Jorion

  Belgian anthropologist and sociologist, with a special interest the cognitive sciences.

• Fernando Morais

  Brazilian writer, author of romances and biographies including "olga" (chata).

• Rolando Joven Tria Tirona

  Filipino archbishop.

• Johnson Toribiong

  Palauan lawyer and politician, 7th president of palau.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on July 22nd

July 22, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1946 was To Each His Own by Tony Martin, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. Tony Martin - To Each His Own

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 22, 1946 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1946

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Someone born on July 22, 1946 is:

78 years 9 months old,

or 945 months and 22 days old,

or 4112 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28786 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1946?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 22, 1946.

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