What happened on Wednesday December 25, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1946:

• First European Self-Sustaining Nuclear Chain Reaction On Christmas Day, the Soviet Union achieved a significant scientific milestone by initiating the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in Europe within their F-1 nuclear reactor. This breakthrough represented a critical advancement in nuclear physics and marked an important moment in the early stages of nuclear research during the post-World War II era.
• Death of W.C. Fields William Claude Dunkenfield, better known as W.C. Fields, a legendary American comedian, writer, and actor famous for films like 'The Bank Dick' and 'It's A Gift', passed away from pneumonia at the age of 67. Fields was renowned for his distinctive voice, comedic timing, and often cynical persona that made him a beloved figure in early 20th-century entertainment.
• Flamingo Hotel Opens in Las Vegas The iconic Flamingo Hotel opened on the Las Vegas Strip, marking a significant moment in the development of Las Vegas as a premier entertainment destination. This hotel would become a landmark in the city's gambling and hospitality history.
• Release of 'Great Expectations' David Lean's acclaimed film adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations' was released in the United Kingdom. The film featured an outstanding cast including John Mills, Alec Guinness, and Jean Simmons, and would go on to become a classic of British cinema.
• Taiwan's Constitution Accepted On Christmas Day, Taiwan accepted its constitution, a pivotal moment in the island's political development and its transition towards a more structured governance system in the post-World War II period.

Events in 1946

December 25, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1946

December 25, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1946 can also be written as 12/25/1946 in the US and as 25/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1946:

• Jimmy Buffett

  Iconic American singer-songwriter known for his tropical rock music and the hit song 'Margaritaville'.

• Larry Csonka

  Hall of Fame NFL fullback who played for the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants.

• Raymond A Merriman
• Gustavo Gaviria
• Stuart Wilson

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1946:

• W.C. Fields

  Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

• Henri Le Fauconnier
• Henri Rang

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1946 was Winter Wonderland by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Perry Como - Winter Wonderland
2. Jo Stafford - White Christmas
3. Jan August - Misirlou

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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

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December 25, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 09:07 am and setting at 07:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1946

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Someone born on December 25, 1946 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 29 days old,

or 4087 weeks

or 28609 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1946?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 25, 1946.

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