What happened on Thursday October 24, 1946?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1946:

• First Photograph of Earth from Space A groundbreaking moment in space exploration occurred when a V-2 rocket (No. 13) captured the first photograph of Earth from outer space. The rocket was launched from New Mexico and reached an altitude of 105 kilometers (65 miles). Although the camera was destroyed upon return, the film survived, providing humanity's first glimpse of our planet from beyond its atmosphere.
• Bihar Communal Riots A tragic episode of communal violence erupted in Bihar, India, where Hindu mobs systematically targeted Muslim families. The riots, which lasted from October 24 to November 11, resulted in massive loss of life, with death toll estimates ranging dramatically from 2,000 to 30,000 people, highlighting the intense religious tensions in post-partition India.
• Netherlands-Indonesia Ceasefire Agreement A significant diplomatic moment in the post-World War II period, the Netherlands and Indonesia signed a cease-fire agreement, marking a critical step in Indonesia's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1946

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1946

October 24, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1946 can also be written as 10/24/1946 in the US and as 24/10/1946 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1946 in October 1946 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1946:

• John Bettis

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• Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1946:

• Kurt Daluege
• Hubert Loutsch
• Dmitrij Moor

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 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. Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Pat O'Connor) - Rumors Are Flying
2. Frank Sinatra - The Things We Did Last Summer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:43 am and setting at 05:38 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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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1946

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Someone born on October 24, 1946 is:

78 years 6 months old,

or 942 months and 20 days old,

or 4098 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28692 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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