Sunday December 08, 1946: on this day

December 08, 1946 was the 342nd day of the year 1946, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 08, 1946 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 08, 1946, who was born and died on December 08, 1946, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1946, which were the most popular songs (ex. White Christmas by Bing Crosby), movies (e.g. It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra), TV series (e.g. Play The Game) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1946 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1946?


December 08, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1946 can also be written as 12/8/1946 in the US and as 8/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

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December 08, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1946:

  • Army rocket plane xs-1 makes first powered flight.

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December 08, 1946: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 45 - 24
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 38
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Boston Yanks : 40 - 14
  • Washington Redskins - New York Giants : 0 - 31
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December 08, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 08, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1946 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:29 pm and setting at 08:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Who was born on December 08, 1946?


Famous people born on December 08, 1946:

  • Sharmila Tagore
    Sharmila Tagore

    Indian actress and model.

  • Gérard Holtz

    French journalist in sports who has presented a variety of television programs.

  • John Rubinstein

    American actor, director, and composer.

  • Chava Alberstein

    Polish-israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • John Rubinstein in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor/composer.

  • Noel Forgeard

    French industrialist and joint ceo at eads (the european aeronautic defence and space company n.v.

  • Jack MacLean

    American thief/rapist who was so successful with his burglaries, he was able buy a cessna 172 seaplane, two houses, and a hughes helicopter...

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1946: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 12 days old,

or 4036 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28258 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 1946.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1946?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1946.

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December 08, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1946: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1946:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1946 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1946: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1946 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - White Christmas

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December 08, 1946: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1946 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1946

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Tony Wager, Jean Simmons

Country: United States of America

The Yearling

The Yearling

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman Jr., Chill Wills

Country: United States of America

The Locket

The Locket

Release year: 1946

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Laraine Day, Robert Mitchum, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond

The Falcon's Adventure

The Falcon's Adventure

Release year: 1946

Directed by: William Berke

Starring: Tom Conway, Madge Meredith, Edward Brophy, Robert Warwick

December 08, 1946: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 1946 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Marc Fienberg

Let's Celebrate

Let's Celebrate

Release year: 1946

Starring: Mel Allen

Country: United States of America

The Teen-Age Show

The Teen-Age Show

Release year: 1946

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Film

The Film

Release year: 1946

Pinwright's Progress

Pinwright's Progress

Release year: 1946

Starring: James Hayter, Clarence Wright, Daphne Maddox, Charles Irwin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1946?

On December 08, 1946 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1946?

On December 08, 1946 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1946?

On December 08, 1946 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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What happened in 1946?

1946 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st baseball broadcast in Chicago, Cards vs. Cubs
  • Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god
  • ENIAC, US 1st computer finished by Mauchly / Eckert

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What was the calendar for December 1946?

December 1946 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1946 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 8, 1946