What happened on Thursday February 28, 1946?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1946:

• Ho Chi Minh Becomes North Vietnam's President Ho Chi Minh was elected as the President of North Vietnam, a pivotal moment in Vietnamese political history that would have significant implications for the region's future conflicts and independence movements.
• British and Soviet Tensions in Iran British troops withdrew from Iran in accordance with a treaty, while Soviet forces notably did not comply, signaling early Cold War geopolitical tensions and the emerging power dynamics in the Middle East.
• Habbakuk Project: Innovative Ice Ship Concept The Combined Chiefs of Staff revealed a remarkable World War II experimental project to construct a massive two-million-ton ship made of ice and wood pulp. Designed as a floating aircraft base, the proposed vessel would have been an extraordinary 2,000 feet long and 300 feet wide, representing an innovative approach to naval engineering during wartime.
• Philadelphia General Electric Labor Dispute Tensions escalated in Philadelphia as General Electric strikers engaged in a confrontational clash with local police, highlighting the labor tensions and industrial disputes of the post-World War II era.
• Birth of Syreeta Wright Syreeta Wright, an American singer who would later become known for her musical contributions, was born on this date. She would go on to have a notable career in music before her passing in 2004.
• Graham Vivian: New Zealand Cricket Player Graham Vivian, a cricket player and son of Giff, was noted for representing New Zealand in five Test matches between 1965 and 1972, contributing to the nation's sporting legacy.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1946

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1946

February 28, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1946 can also be written as 2/28/1946 in the US and as 28/2/1946 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1946 in February 1946 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1946:

• Robin Cook (British politician)

  British Labour Party politician who served as Foreign Secretary from 1997 to 2001, known for his principled stance against the Iraq War and...

• Robin Cook
• Michael Oppenheimer

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1946:

• Giuseppe Salvago Raggi
• Vladimir Ivanovič Bel'skij
• Guido Corni
• Béla Imrédy

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on February 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:52 am and setting at 03:28 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 28, 1946

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Someone born on February 28, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 26 days old,

or 4129 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28909 days old,

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

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1946.

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