What happened on Wednesday January 23, 1946?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1946:

• First CIA Director Appointed Rear Admiral Sidney W. Souers of the US Navy Reserve was appointed as the first director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), marking a significant moment in the establishment of the United States' modern intelligence infrastructure in the post-World War II era.
• Jean Luchaire Condemned to Death in Paris In Paris, France, the Court of Justice sentenced Jean Luchaire to death for collaborating with German occupiers during World War II for personal financial gain. This was part of the post-war judicial process to hold collaborators accountable for their actions during the Nazi occupation.
• USS Brevard Rescues Japanese Civilians The crew of the US cargo ship USS Brevard conducted a humanitarian rescue operation, saving 4,296 Japanese civilians from the sinking ship Enoshima Maru near Shanghai, demonstrating post-war compassion and international cooperation.
• Asif Masood: Pakistani Cricket Player Asif Masood was a Pakistani cricket player known for his distinctive and unpredictable bowling style, characterized by a long and erratic run-up. He was part of the early generation of Pakistani cricketers following the country's independence.

Events in 1946

January 23, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1946

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1946

January 23, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1946 can also be written as 1/23/1946 in the US and as 23/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1946:

• Boris Berezovsky (businessman)

  Prominent Russian oligarch who played a significant role in Russia's economic transformation during the 1990s, known for his political...

• Susan L. Taylor

  Influential African American journalist and editor who led Essence magazine, championing Black culture and empowerment through media.

• Boris Berezovsky

  Russian-born soviet-british mathematician and businessman (b. 1946).

• Silvia Monti
• Boris Abramovič Berezovskij

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1946:

• Matteo Giulio Bartoli
• Heinrich Bongartz
• Luigi Cassani
• Karl Pekarna
• Gabriel Poix
• Helene Schjerfbeck

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1946 was Oh! What It Seemed to Be by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes), according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes) - Oh! What It Seemed to Be
2. Johnny Mercer - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1946 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:29 pm and setting at 11:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1946

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Someone born on January 23, 1946 is:

79 years 3 months old,

or 951 months

or 4135 weeks

or 28945 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1946?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1946.

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