What happened on Sunday November 17, 1946?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1946:

• Romanian Communist Party Electoral Manipulation The Romanian general election of 1946 was marked by widespread intimidation and electoral fraud, with the Romanian Communist Party securing 79.86% of the vote through coercive tactics, signaling the beginning of communist control in Romania.
• Jerusalem Violence Against British Servicemen Eight British servicemen were killed in Jerusalem by Jewish nationalists, highlighting the escalating tensions in British-controlled Palestine during the post-World War II period and the growing conflict between British authorities and Jewish resistance movements.
• United Nations Expansion Afghanistan, Iceland, and Sweden officially joined the United Nations, further expanding the international organization's global membership and representation in the post-World War II era.
• Franco-Siamese Agreement Signed The Franco-Siamese Agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., nullifying the previous Tokyo convention that had concluded the Franco-Thai War. As part of the agreement, Thailand returned territories to Laos and Cambodia in exchange for its entry into the United Nations, marking a significant diplomatic resolution in Southeast Asian geopolitics.
• Birth of Terry E. Branstad Terry E. Branstad was born, who would later become a prominent political figure and serve as the Governor of Iowa for a record six terms, making him the longest-serving governor in U.S. state history.

Events in 1946

November 17, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1946

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1946

November 17, 1946: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Boston Yanks - New York Giants : 28 - 28
• Chicago Cardinals - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 17
• Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 9 - 0
• Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 10
• Washington Redskins - Chicago Bears : 20 - 24

November 17, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 321st day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1946 can also be written as 11/17/1946 in the US and as 17/11/1946 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1946 in November 1946 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1946:

• Terry Branstad

  Longest-serving Governor of Iowa and former U.S.

• Martin Barre

  Renowned guitarist of the legendary rock band Jethro Tull, known for his distinctive guitar work and long-standing contribution to the...

• Petra Burka

  Canadian figure skater who competed internationally and later became a respected skating coach.

• Terence McKenna

  Influential philosopher, author, and ethnobotanist known for his groundbreaking theories on consciousness, psychedelics, and human...

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1946:

• Luigi Bosi
• Max von Oppenheim

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1946 was Sooner or Later (You're Gonna Be Comin' Around) by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Sooner or Later (You're Gonna Be Comin' Around)
2. Stan Kenton - It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
3. Helen Carroll - Ole Buttermilk Sky
4. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Huggin' and Chalkin'
5. Jo Stafford - The Things We Did Last Summer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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November 17, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1946 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 November 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 02:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Dec 08, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1946

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Someone born on November 17, 1946 is:

78 years 5 months old,

or 941 months and 20 days old,

or 4094 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28661 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1946?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 17, 1946.

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