What happened on Thursday October 31, 1946?

Here's what happened on October 31, 1946:

• Assassination Attempt on President Truman by Puerto Rican Nationalists On October 31, 1946, Puerto Rican nationalists from the Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN) made a bold attempt to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman. The incident occurred at Blair House in Washington, D.C., where Truman was residing during White House renovations. Two nationalist militants, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, engaged in a shootout with presidential guards, resulting in casualties on both sides. This event highlighted the intense political tensions surrounding Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States and the nationalist movement's radical tactics.
• Birth of Stephen Rea Stephen Rea, a renowned Northern Irish actor, was born on October 31, 1946. Known for his nuanced performances and collaborations with playwright Brian Friel and filmmaker Neil Jordan, Rea has become a prominent figure in Irish cinema and theater. He gained international recognition for his roles in films like 'The Crying Game', for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

Events in 1946

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

Magazines from Oct. 31, 1946

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 1946

October 31, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1946 can also be written as 10/31/1946 in the US and as 31/10/1946 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1946 in October 1946 calendar

Famous people born on October 31, 1946:

• Stephen Rea

  Renowned Irish actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'The Crying Game' and numerous stage productions, with a career...

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 1946:

• Gabriel Gabrio
• Bruno Piazza

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1946 was Put that Kiss Back Where You Found It by Sam Donahue & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - Put that Kiss Back Where You Found It
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Old Lamp-Lighter
3. Harry James & His Orchestra - This is Always
4. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Ole Buttermilk Sky

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 1946 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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Someone born on October 31, 1946 is:

78 years 5 months old,

or 941 months and 23 days old,

or 4094 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28664 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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