What happened on Sunday December 08, 1946?

About December 8th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Army rocket plane XS-1, a groundbreaking experimental aircraft, successfully completed its first powered flight. This milestone represented a significant advancement in aerospace technology and would later pave the way for future supersonic and space exploration achievements.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1946 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: White Christmas by Bing Crosby
  • Popular movie: The Yearling directed by Clarence Brown

More about December 8th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1946.

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December 08, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1946:

  • First Powered Flight of XS-1 Rocket Plane The Army rocket plane XS-1, a groundbreaking experimental aircraft, successfully completed its first powered flight. This milestone represented a significant advancement in aerospace technology and would later pave the way for future supersonic and space exploration achievements.
  • Isma'il Sidqi Resigns as Egyptian Prime Minister Isma'il Sidqi resigned from his position as Prime Minister of Egypt, primarily due to his inability to ensure that Sudan would remain under Egyptian administration following the anticipated independence of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. This resignation reflected the complex geopolitical tensions of post-colonial North Africa.
  • French Liner SS Liberté Sunk in Le Havre The French liner SS Liberté, originally a German vessel known as SS Europa, was accidentally sunk in the harbor at Le Havre. This incident highlighted the complex maritime legacy of World War II and the challenges of repurposing former enemy vessels.
  • Birth of Graham Knight, Marmalade Musician Graham Knight was born, who would later become a notable rock musician as a member of the band Marmalade. While a personal milestone, his musical career would contribute to the cultural landscape of mid-20th century popular music.

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December 08, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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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.

December 08, 1946 in December 1946 calendar

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Who was born on December 08, 1946?


Famous people born on December 08, 1946:

  • Sharmila Tagore
    Sharmila Tagore

    Renowned Indian actress who was a leading figure in Bollywood during the 1960s and 1970s, known for her elegance and significant...

  • Gérard Holtz

    Prominent French sports journalist and television presenter who has been a significant figure in French media broadcasting.

  • John Rubinstein

    Versatile American actor, director, and composer known for his work in theater, film, and television.

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  • Noël Forgeard

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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.

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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.

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


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98%

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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How old is someone born on December 08, 1946?


Someone born on December 08, 1946 is:

78 years 4 months old,

or 940 months and 29 days old,

or 4091 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28640 days old,

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

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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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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