What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1946?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1946:

• End of World War II Hostilities President Harry S. Truman officially proclaims the end of hostilities in World War II, marking a significant milestone in global history and signaling the transition to post-war reconstruction and international diplomacy.
• Female Suffrage Expansion Female suffrage is enacted in multiple countries including Belgium, Romania, Yugoslavia, Argentina, and the Canadian province of Quebec, representing a major advancement in women's political rights and democratic participation.
• Chinese Civil War Escalation The Chinese Civil War intensifies between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China, setting the stage for a pivotal conflict that would reshape the political landscape of East Asia.
• Diane von Furstenberg's Birth Diane von Furstenberg is born in Brussels, Belgium, who would later become a renowned international fashion designer and influential businesswoman.
• San Francisco 49ers Formation The NFL team San Francisco 49ers is established, marking the beginning of a storied franchise in professional American football.
• Casio Company Founding Engineer Tadao Kashio founds the Casio Company, which would become a global leader in electronics, calculators, and digital technology.
• First Tupperware Sales The first Tupperware products are sold in department and hardware stores, introducing a revolutionary food storage solution that would transform household kitchen practices.
• First Female Police Officers in Asia Korea and Japan hire their first female police officers, representing a significant step towards gender equality in law enforcement.
• Binghamton University Founding Binghamton University is established, contributing to the expansion of higher education opportunities in the United States.
• Rose Bowl Game Inaugural Match The first Rose Bowl game is played in Pasadena, California, inaugurating what would become a significant annual American football tradition.

Events in 1946

December 31, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1946

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1946

December 31, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1946 can also be written as 12/31/1946 in the US and as 31/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1946:

• Patti Smith

  Iconic punk rock musician, poet, and visual artist known as the 'Godmother of Punk'.

• Diane von Fürstenberg

  Renowned Belgian-American fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion with her iconic wrap dress and became a global style icon.

• Ljudmila Pachomova

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1946 was Buzz Me by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Buzz Me
2. Bing Crosby - Symphony

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1946 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1946

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Someone born on December 31, 1946 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 23 days old,

or 4086 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28603 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1946?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1946.

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