What happened on Wednesday July 24, 1946?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1946:

• Soviet Rejection of Baruch Plan at UN Security Council Soviet diplomat Andrei Gromyko delivered a critical statement to a closed session of the United Nations Security Council, formally rejecting the Baruch Plan for international control of nuclear weapons. This moment marked an early and significant diplomatic tension in the emerging Cold War, highlighting the growing ideological divide between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• US Atmospheric Nuclear Test at Bikini Atoll The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, part of the Operation Crossroads series of nuclear weapon experiments. This test was significant in demonstrating post-World War II nuclear capabilities and had profound implications for military strategy and environmental impact.
• Spokane Baseball Players' Tragic Bus Crash A devastating bus crash claimed the lives of 9 baseball players from the Western League's Spokane team, resulting in a significant loss for the local sports community and highlighting the transportation risks faced by minor league athletes in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1946

July 24, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1946

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1946

July 24, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1946 can also be written as 7/24/1946 in the US and as 24/7/1946 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1946 in July 1946 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1946:

• Gallagher
• Hervé Vilard

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1946:

• Charles Wellesley

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on July 24th

July 24, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 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 24th is Leo.

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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 24, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 24, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 06:00 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 24, 1946

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Someone born on July 24, 1946 is:

78 years 8 months old,

or 944 months and 30 days old,

or 4109 weeks

or 28763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1946?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 24, 1946.

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