What happened on Tuesday January 29, 1946?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1946:

• ENIAC Computer Unveiled The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), one of the first general-purpose electronic computers, is publicly unveiled at the University of Pennsylvania, marking a crucial milestone in computing history.
• Central Intelligence Group Established The precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is established, laying the groundwork for the United States' future intelligence infrastructure. This organization would evolve into the CIA in 1947.
• Francois Boix Testifies at Nuremberg Trials Francois Boix, a Mauthausen Concentration Camp internee, provides testimony at the Nuremberg Trials, called to the stand by French Prosecutor M. Dubost, contributing crucial evidence about Nazi war crimes.
• First UN Secretary General Selected Trygve Lie of Norway is chosen as the inaugural Secretary General of the United Nations, a pivotal moment in the establishment of the post-World War II international diplomatic framework.
• Kiev Military Tribunal Sentences Nazi War Criminals In Kiev, a military tribunal sentences twelve German officers and soldiers to death by hanging for murdering Soviet citizens. An additional four defendants receive lengthy prison sentences ranging from 15 to 20 years, representing post-war judicial proceedings against war criminals.
• Yugoslavia Adopts Soviet-Style Constitution Yugoslavia establishes a new constitution modeled after the Soviet Union, creating six constituent republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. This marks a significant moment in the country's political reorganization.
• Permanent Court of International Justice Concludes The final session of the Permanent Court of International Justice occurs, marking the end of an important international judicial institution that preceded the International Court of Justice.
• Canada Transfers German War Prisoners The Canadian government announces the complete transfer of all German war prisoners from Canada to Great Britain, marking a significant post-World War II diplomatic and logistical arrangement.
• Hungary Becomes a Republic The Kingdom of Hungary transitions to a republican form of government, signaling significant political transformation in the aftermath of World War II.
• Bank of England Nationalized The British government nationalizes the Bank of England, marking a significant shift in the country's economic policy and financial governance.

Events in 1946

January 29, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1946

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1946

January 29, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 29th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1946 can also be written as 1/29/1946 in the US and as 29/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1946:

• Bettye LaVette

  Bettye LaVette is a renowned American blues and soul singer with a career spanning several decades.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1946:

• Sidney Jones

  English conductor and composer (b. 1861).

• Harry Hopkins

  American businessman and politician, 8th united states secretary of commerce (b. 1890).

• John Costello
• Bolesława Lament
• Fritz-Georg von Rappard

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1946 was Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Connee Boswell, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Connee Boswell - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
2. Harry James & His Orchestra - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
3. Andrews Sisters - Money is the Root of All Evil

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 29, 1946! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

January 29, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 02:40 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1946

Your place in the Universe on January 29, 1946

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on January 29, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 25 days old,

or 4134 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28939 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1946?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 29, 1946.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.