What happened on Thursday October 10, 1946?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1946:

• Historic V-2 rocket launch On October 10, 1946, the first V-2 rocket was launched from the Peenemünde Army Research Center in Germany. This event marked a significant milestone in rocket technology and paved the way for future space exploration efforts. source: nasa.gov
• Ben Vereen born in Laurinburg, North Carolina Ben Vereen, an American actor, dancer, and singer, was born on October 10, 1946, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He gained prominence for his performances in the original Broadway productions of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Pippin,' the latter earning him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1973. source: en.wikipedia.org
• The Jolson Story premieres at Radio City Music Hall The biographical musical film 'The Jolson Story' premiered at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on October 10, 1946. The film, directed by Alfred E. Green, stars Larry Parks as Al Jolson and features 25 of Jolson's songs, including 'My Mammy' and 'Swanee.' It was a commercial success, grossing approximately $7.6 million in the U.S. and Canada. source: jolson.org
• Missouri City Renamed Doolittle Centerville, Missouri, was renamed Doolittle in honor of Jimmy Doolittle, a renowned aviation pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient, commemorating his significant contributions to military aviation.
• Chris Tarrant Born Chris Tarrant, a prominent British television host known for hosting the popular game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', was born on this date.
• Gene Tenace Born Gene Tenace, a professional Major League Baseball catcher, was born in Russellton, Pennsylvania, who would later become a notable player in the sport.

Events in 1946

October 10, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1946

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1946

Your poster from October 10, 1946

October 10, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1946 in October 1946 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1946:

• Charles Dance

  Charles Dance is an acclaimed English actor, screenwriter, and film director, best known for his extensive career in film, television, and theater. With his distinctive presence and commanding roles, he has become widely recognized, particularly for his portrayal of Tywin Lannister in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones.' [bio]

• Ben Vereen

  Ben Vereen is an American actor, dancer, and singer, acclaimed for his work on Broadway and in film and television. He is especially renowned for his Tony Award-winning performance in the musical 'Pippin' and for his role in the landmark miniseries 'Roots.' Vereen's career spans over five decades, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile … [bio]

• John Prine

  Legendary American folk and country singer-songwriter known for his poetic and insightful lyrics, who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19...

• Chris Tarrant

  Iconic British television presenter famous for hosting 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and the children's show 'Tiswas', with a long career...

• Naoto Kan

  Japanese politician who served as the 61st Prime Minister of Japan, known for his leadership during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

• Franco Malerba

  Italian astronaut who made history as the first Italian citizen to orbit the Earth during the STS-46 space mission in 1992.

• Anne Mather

  English screenwriter and author.

• Peter Mahovlich

  Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

• Willard White

  Jamaican-english actor and singer.

• Emil Schult

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1946:

• Adam Tarnówski von Tarnów
• Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia-Aosta

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1946 was Five Minutes More by Skitch Henderson & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Skitch Henderson & His Orchestra - Five Minutes More
2. Hoagy Carmichael - Ole Buttermilk Sky
3. Tony Martin - Rumers are Flying

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1946 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 11, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1946

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Someone born on October 10, 1946 is:

79 years 7 months old,

or 955 months and 14 days old,

or 4154 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1946?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1946.

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