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see horoscope and birth chart for August 26, 1946What happened on Monday August 26, 1946?
About August 26th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: George Orwell published 'Animal Farm', a powerful political allegory critiquing Stalinist Russia and totalitarian systems through a narrative of farm animals overthrowing their human masters. The novel is a seminal work of satirical fiction that uses anthropomorphic characters to explore themes of power, corruption, and revolutionary idealism.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1946 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Choo Choo Ch'Boogie by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
- Popular movie: Roll on Texas Moon directed by William Witney
More about August 26th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1946.
Table of contents
- August 26, 1946: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 26, 1946?
- Who was born on August 26, 1946?
- August 26, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 26, 1946?
- Back in 1946
August 26, 1946: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1946:
- George Orwell Publishes Influential Allegorical Novel 'Animal Farm' George Orwell published 'Animal Farm', a powerful political allegory critiquing Stalinist Russia and totalitarian systems through a narrative of farm animals overthrowing their human masters. The novel is a seminal work of satirical fiction that uses anthropomorphic characters to explore themes of power, corruption, and revolutionary idealism.
- Zhou Ji Appointed as Education Minister Zhou Ji was appointed as the Education Minister of the People's Republic of China, marking a significant moment in the early educational leadership of the newly established communist state.
August 26, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 26, 1946?
August 26, 1946 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1946 can also be written as 8/26/1946 in the US and as 26/8/1946 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 26, 1946?
Famous people born on August 26, 1946:
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Alison SteadmanRenowned British actress famous for her exceptional character portrayals in television and theater, particularly known for her iconic roles...
- Valerie Simpson
American singer-songwriter known for her significant contributions to the music industry, particularly in soul and R&B genres.
- Mark Snow
American composer and drummer who was a member of the New York Rock & Roll Ensemble, known for his musical versatility.
August 26, 1946: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1946:
- Jeanie MacPherson
American actress and screenwriter (b. 1887).
August 26, 1946: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1946 was Choo Choo Ch'Boogie by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
- Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
- Ink Spots - To Each His Own
August 26, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 26, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1946 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 08:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1946.
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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1946
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Someone born on August 26, 1946 is:
78 years 8 months old,
or 944 months and 18 days old,
or 4107 weeks and 2 days old,
or 28751 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1946?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1946?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1946.
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