January 17, 1946, What happened that day? | TakeMeBack.to

What happened on Thursday January 17, 1946?

About January 17th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Nations Security Council convened for its first official meeting, focusing on issues of international peace and security. This meeting set the stage for future UN operations and interventions.
  • Day of the week: January 17th, 1946 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

More about January 17th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on January 17th, 1946.

Poster
history

January 17, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1946:

  • United Nations Security Council holds its first meeting The United Nations Security Council convened for its first official meeting, focusing on issues of international peace and security. This meeting set the stage for future UN operations and interventions. source: un.org
  • Mass grave discovered in Lower Silesia, Poland A mass grave was uncovered in Lower Silesia, revealing the remains of victims from World War II. This discovery highlighted the ongoing efforts to document and address the consequences of the war. source: bbc.com
  • War crimes prosecution begins in Nikolayev, Ukraine The prosecution of war crimes in Nikolayev commenced as part of the broader efforts to address atrocities committed during World War II. This included trials of individuals accused of collaborating with Nazi forces. source: archives.gov

Events in 1946

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

LIFE Magazine
Your poster from this day

LIFE magazines from January 1946

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1946

Your poster from January 17, 1946

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was January 17, 1946?


January 17, 1946 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1946 can also be written as 1/17/1946 in the US and as 17/1/1946 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1946 in January 1946 calendar

takemeback poster

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1946 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 1946
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on January 17, 1946?


Famous people born on January 17, 1946:

  • Domenic Troiano
    Domenic Troiano

    Accomplished Italian-Canadian guitarist known for his significant work with bands like Mandala, James Gang, and The Guess Who, as well as...

  • Didier Lecat
    Didier Lecat

    French writer, director, and journalist with contributions to media and cultural fields.

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on January 17th

RIP

January 17, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1946:

  • Jenny Nyström
    Jenny Nyström

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on January 17th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was January 17, 1946 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

January 17, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 17, 1946! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1946 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

January 17, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

98%

The moon phase on January 17, 1946 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 08:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 1946.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1946


Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1946

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on January 17, 1946?


Someone born on January 17, 1946 is:

80 years 4 months old,

or 964 months and 7 days old,

or 4192 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29347 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Thursday January 17, 1946