What happened on Thursday May 30, 1946?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1946:

• United Airlines Flight 521 Tragedy A devastating aviation accident occurred at LaGuardia Airport in New York, where United Airlines Flight 521 crashed during takeoff, resulting in 42 fatalities. This tragic incident highlighted the ongoing challenges in aviation safety during the post-World War II era.
• George Robson Wins Indianapolis 500 After World War II Hiatus George Robson achieved a remarkable victory at the Indianapolis 500, winning his first major auto race after the event was suspended for five years due to World War II. This marked a significant moment in post-war American motorsports, symbolizing the return to normalcy and sporting competition.
• Unusual Baseball Moment at Ebbets Field During a Boston Braves game, player Bernard Malamud hit a remarkable home run that dramatically shattered the Bulova clock at Ebbets Field, creating a memorable and unusual sporting moment.

Events in 1946

May 30, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 30, 1946

Newspapers from May. 30, 1946

May 30, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 150th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1946 can also be written as 5/30/1946 in the US and as 30/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1946 in May 1946 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1946:

• Don Ferguson

  Canadian comedian known for his satirical impressions, particularly of Preston Manning, and a prominent member of a successful comedy troupe...

• Candy Lightner

  Influential political activist who founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a pivotal organization in raising awareness about drunk...

• Vincino
• Dragan Džajić
• Supachai Panitchpakdi
• Kim Kyong-hui

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1946:

• Louis Slotin

  Canadian physicist and chemist (b. 1910).

• Adolfo Marama Toyo
• Charles Paterno

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on May 30th

May 30, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1946 was The Gypsy by Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra - The Gypsy
2. Perry Como - They Say It's Wonderful
3. Dinah Shore - Doin' What Comes Natur'lly
4. Andy Russell - They Say It's Wonderful
5. Ink Spots - Prisoner Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 30, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 May 30, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 09:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on May 30, 1946

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Someone born on May 30, 1946 is:

78 years 11 months old,

or 947 months and 14 days old,

or 4119 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28839 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1946?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 30, 1946.

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