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What happened on Wednesday June 26, 1946?

About June 26th, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 26, 1946, a Dutch Nazi collaborator was sentenced for war crimes committed during World War II. This event marked a significant moment in post-war justice as countries began to hold individuals accountable for their actions during the war.
  • Day of the week: June 26th, 1946 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: To Each His Own by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

More about June 26th, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on June 26th, 1946.

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June 26, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1946:

  • Dutch Nazi collaborator sentenced On June 26, 1946, a Dutch Nazi collaborator was sentenced for war crimes committed during World War II. This event marked a significant moment in post-war justice as countries began to hold individuals accountable for their actions during the war. source: nytimes.com
  • Chinese Civil War escalates: Chiang Kai-shek launches military campaign On June 26, 1946, Chiang Kai-shek launched a nationwide military campaign in an effort to suppress the Communist forces during the Chinese Civil War. This marked a significant escalation in the conflict that would continue for several years. source: britannica.com
  • Fred Allen's final radio broadcast Fred Allen, a prominent American comedian and radio personality, made his final radio broadcast on June 26, 1946. His show was known for its satirical humor and innovative format, influencing future generations of comedians. source: britannica.com

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June 26, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 26, 1946?


June 26, 1946 was a Wednesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1946 can also be written as 6/26/1946 in the US and as 26/6/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 26, 1946?


Famous people born on June 26, 1946:

  • Candace Pert
    Candace Pert

    Pioneering neuroscientist who made groundbreaking discoveries about neuropeptides and their significance in brain chemistry and emotional...

  • Romeo Dallaire
    Romeo Dallaire

    Canadian senator, humanitarian, and retired military general who became internationally known for his role during the Rwandan genocide and...

  • Ricky Jay
    Ricky Jay
  • Bibi Ballandi
    Bibi Ballandi

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June 26, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1946:

  • Yōsuke Matsuoka
    Yōsuke Matsuoka

    Japanese politician, japanese minister of foreign affairs (b. 1880).

  • Max Kögel
    Max Kögel

    German ss officer (b. 1895).

  • Arthur Aylesworth
    Arthur Aylesworth

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June 26, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 26, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1946 was To Each His Own by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

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June 26, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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June 26, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1946 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 07:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jul 14, 1946.

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How old is someone born on June 26, 1946?


Someone born on June 26, 1946 is:

79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 28 days old,

or 4169 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1946?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1946.

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