What happened on Sunday April 28, 1946?

About April 28th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Military Tribunal for the Far East formally indicted Japanese war minister Tojo Hideki as a war criminal. He was charged with 55 counts related to Japan's actions during World War II, marking a significant moment in post-war international justice and accountability for wartime atrocities.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1946 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Gypsy by Dinah Shore
  • Popular movie: The Dark Corner directed by Henry Hathaway

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April 28, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1946:

  • Tojo Hideki Indicted as War Criminal The International Military Tribunal for the Far East formally indicted Japanese war minister Tojo Hideki as a war criminal. He was charged with 55 counts related to Japan's actions during World War II, marking a significant moment in post-war international justice and accountability for wartime atrocities.
  • Pestalozzi Children's Village Established in Switzerland The Pestalozzi Children's Village (Kinderdorf Pestalozzi) was founded in Trogen, Switzerland, with the humanitarian mission of providing accommodation and education to orphans who were victims of World War II. The village was established based on the educational principles of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a pioneering Swiss educational reformer who emphasized holistic child development and compassionate learning.
  • Election Disruption in Occupied Germany Elections in the American-occupied zone of Germany were disrupted by a crowd of Jewish displaced persons in Dresden. This incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and complex social dynamics in post-World War II Germany, reflecting the challenges of rebuilding and reconciliation in the aftermath of the conflict.

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April 28, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 28, 1946?


April 28, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 118th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1946 can also be written as 4/28/1946 in the US and as 28/4/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 28, 1946?


Famous people born on April 28, 1946:

  • Nour El-Sherif
    Nour El-Sherif

    Prominent Egyptian actor and film producer who was a significant figure in the Arab cinema industry, known for his versatile acting and...

  • Ginette Reno

    Renowned French-Canadian multi-talented artist who has excelled as a singer, actress, composer, and author, winning multiple prestigious...

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April 28, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1946:

  • Louis Bachelier

    French mathematician and academic (b. 1870).

  • Pierre-Thiébaut-Charles-Maurice Janin
  • Adolfo Omodeo
  • François de La Rocque

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April 28, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 28, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1946 was The Gypsy by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

  1. - The Gypsy youtube
  2. - In the Moon Mist youtube
  3. - Sioux City Sue youtube
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April 28, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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April 28, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 1946.

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How old is someone born on April 28, 1946?


Someone born on April 28, 1946 is:

79 years and 7 days old,

or 948 months and 7 days old,

or 4123 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1946?

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