What happened on Tuesday February 26, 1946?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1946:

• Formation of Socialist Unity Party of Germany The Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands (SED) was established in the Soviet-occupied zone of Germany, marking a significant moment in the political reorganization of post-World War II Germany and the emergence of communist political structures.
• Birth of Ahmed H. Zewail, Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist Ahmed H. Zewail, a pioneering Egyptian chemist who would later win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry, was born on this date. His research revolutionized the understanding of chemical reactions at the molecular level.
• Deadly Coal Miners' Explosion in West Germany A catastrophic explosion in a West German coal mine resulted in the tragic loss of over 400 miners' lives, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the post-war industrial reconstruction period.
• Race Riot in Columbia, Tennessee A violent racial confrontation erupted in Columbia, Tennessee, resulting in two fatalities and ten injuries. This incident highlighted the ongoing racial tensions and systemic racism in the post-World War II American South.
• First Ghost Rockets Sighting in Finland Finnish observers reported the initial sightings of mysterious 'ghost rockets', an unexplained phenomenon that would lead to numerous reports of unidentified flying objects across Scandinavia in the post-war period, sparking significant public and military interest.

Events in 1946

February 26, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1946

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1946

February 26, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1946 can also be written as 2/26/1946 in the US and as 26/2/1946 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1946 in February 1946 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1946:

• Ahmed Zewail

  Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian-American chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of femtochemistry, revolutionizing our...

• Colin Bell

  Legendary English footballer known as 'The Wizard of the Dribble', who played for Manchester City and was a key player in their most...

• Bingo Smith

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1946:

• Reginald Engelbach
• Emil Voigt

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1946 was Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra - Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
2. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - Oh! What It Seemed To Be
3. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Atlanta G.A.
4. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Seems Like Old Times
5. Dinah Shore - Personality

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 01:22 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1946

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Someone born on February 26, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 28 days old,

or 4130 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28911 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1946?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1946.

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