What happened on Friday November 22, 1946?

Here's what happened on November 22, 1946:

• Vietnamese-French Conflict in Haiphong A significant and tragic incident occurred in Haiphong, Vietnam, where tensions between Vietnamese nationalists and French colonial forces escalated into a violent confrontation. The French cruiser Suffren opened fire on Vietnamese protesters, resulting in approximately 6,000 Vietnamese casualties. This event was a critical moment in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from French colonial rule.
• Georgi Dimitrov Becomes Bulgarian Prime Minister Communist leader Georgi Dimitrov was appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria after his party secured a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, winning 247 out of 465 seats. This marked a significant political transformation in Bulgaria's post-World War II landscape, signaling the rise of communist influence in Eastern Europe.
• Founding of Workers Party of South Korea The Workers Party of South Korea was established, representing an important moment in the political development of the Korean peninsula during the post-World War II period. This event would have significant implications for the future political landscape of Korea.
• Premiere of 'The Best Years of Our Lives' The critically acclaimed drama film 'The Best Years of Our Lives' had its world premiere at the Astor Theater in New York City. Starring an ensemble cast including Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, and Harold Russell, the film would go on to become a landmark work depicting the post-World War II experiences of American veterans.
• Tony Benn Elected Oxford Union Treasurer Tony Benn, who would later become a prominent British politician and political activist, was elected as Treasurer of the Oxford Union. This early political engagement foreshadowed his future influential role in British politics.
• Birth of Aston 'Family Man' Barrett Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, a significant Jamaican musician and original member of the legendary reggae band The Wailers, was born. Barrett would play a crucial role in shaping the sound of reggae music alongside Bob Marley.
• Death of Otto Georg Thierack Otto Georg Thierack, a German jurist and politician who was active during the Nazi era, passed away. Thierack was known for his role in the German judicial system during a dark period of German history.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Nov. 22, 1946

Newspapers from Nov. 22, 1946

November 22, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 326th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 22, 1946 can also be written as 11/22/1946 in the US and as 22/11/1946 in UK and Europe.

November 22, 1946 in November 1946 calendar

Famous people born on November 22, 1946:

• Aston Barrett

  Legendary Jamaican bass player and songwriter, key member of Bob Marley and the Wailers, who significantly contributed to the development of...

• Claudio Castiglioni
• Oleg Kagan

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on November 22nd

Famous people died on November 22, 1946:

• Otto Georg Thierack

  German jurist and politician, german minister of justice (b. 1889).

• Raffaele Balsamo
• Burt McKinnie

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on November 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 22, 1946 was Huggin' and Chalkin' by Hoagy Carmichael, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Hoagy Carmichael - Huggin' and Chalkin'
2. Peggy Lee - It's All Over Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 22nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 22, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 22, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 04:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Dec 08, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on November 22, 1946

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Someone born on November 22, 1946 is:

78 years 5 months old,

or 941 months and 22 days old,

or 4094 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28663 days old,

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

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 22nd 2025.

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

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

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