What happened on Thursday January 31, 1946?

About January 31st, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Permanent Court of International Justice held its last session, marking the end of an important international judicial institution that preceded the International Court of Justice and played a crucial role in early 20th-century international legal proceedings.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1946 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Connee Boswell
  • Popular movie: The Diary of a Chambermaid directed by Jean Renoir

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January 31, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1946:

  • Permanent Court of International Justice Concludes Final Session The Permanent Court of International Justice held its last session, marking the end of an important international judicial institution that preceded the International Court of Justice and played a crucial role in early 20th-century international legal proceedings.
  • Yugoslavia Adopts Soviet-Style Constitution Yugoslavia implemented a new constitution modeled after the Soviet system, establishing six constituent republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. This marked a pivotal moment in the country's political restructuring during the early Cold War period.
  • Vietnam Introduces National Currency The Democratic Republic of Vietnam officially introduced the đồng as its national currency, replacing the French Indochinese piastre at a par exchange rate, marking a significant step in the country's economic independence from colonial rule.
  • Terry Kath: Chicago Band Guitarist Born Terry Kath was born, a talented rock musician who would become a founding member of the influential band Chicago, known for his exceptional guitar skills and significant contribution to the band's signature sound.
  • Subroto Guha: Indian Cricket Player Born Subroto Guha was born, a right-arm swing bowler who would represent India's national cricket team between 1967 and 1969, contributing to the country's emerging cricket legacy.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1946?


January 31, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 31st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1946 can also be written as 1/31/1946 in the US and as 31/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

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Who was born on January 31, 1946?


Famous people born on January 31, 1946:

  • Jonathan Banks in Washington DC

    Versatile character actor famous for roles in 'Breaking Bad', 'Better Call Saul', and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Terry Kath

    Founding member and guitarist of the rock band Chicago, tragically died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot in 1978.

  • Glynn Turman in New York City

    Accomplished African American actor known for roles in TV series like 'Peyton Place' and various film and television productions.

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January 31, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1946:

  • Pietro Boetto
  • Hans Loritz
  • Carl Magee
  • Ivo Protulipac

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January 31, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 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. - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! youtube
  2. - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows youtube
  3. - Money is the Root of All Evil youtube
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January 31, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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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.

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

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

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January 31, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on January 31, 1946?


Someone born on January 31, 1946 is:

79 years 2 months old,

or 950 months and 23 days old,

or 4133 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28937 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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

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