What happened on Friday March 29, 1946?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1946:

• African Majority in Gold Coast Parliament The Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) achieved a significant political milestone with an African majority in its parliament, representing a crucial step towards self-governance and eventual independence.
• Singapore Becomes a Crown Colony Singapore transitioned to become a Crown colony under direct British administration, a pivotal moment in its colonial history preceding its eventual independence.
• Formation of the Malayan Union The British colonial administration established the Malayan Union, a significant administrative restructuring that would have profound implications for the region's future political landscape.
• Founding of Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) The Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), one of Mexico's most prestigious universities, was established, becoming a key institution for higher education and research in the country.
• Devastating Tsunami in Hawaii A catastrophic 14-meter high tsunami struck Hilo and Laupāhoehoe on Hawaii's Big Island, resulting in 173 fatalities and thousands of injuries, marking one of the most destructive natural disasters in Hawaiian history.
• Australian Cricket Legends Make Test Debut Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, and Clyde Tallon made their Test Cricket debut, introducing three players who would become iconic figures in Australian cricket history.
• First Test Cricket Match Between Australia and New Zealand The inaugural Test Cricket match between Australia and New Zealand was played, marking a significant milestone in the sporting history of both nations.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1946

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1946

March 29, 1946 was a Friday and it was the 88th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1946 can also be written as 3/29/1946 in the US and as 29/3/1946 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1946 in March 1946 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1946:

• Henry Paulson

  Prominent business executive who served as CEO of Goldman Sachs and later as U.S.

• Robert J. Shiller

  Prize laureate for their empirical analysis of asset prices.

• Bruce Weber

  Renowned American fashion photographer known for iconic black and white photography and influential fashion campaigns.

• Billy Thorpe

  Influential Australian rock musician and singer, leader of Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, who significantly impacted the Australian music scene.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1946:

• Erich Bessel-Hagen
• George Washington

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on March 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1946 was I'm A Big Girl Now by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - I'm A Big Girl Now
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Seems Like Old Times
3. Perry Como - Prisoner of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 29, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 29, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 03:25 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1946

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Someone born on March 29, 1946 is:

79 years 1 month old,

or 949 months and 15 days old,

or 4128 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28901 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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

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

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