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What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1946?

About December 31st, 1946, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 31, 1946, Liberia's constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote came into effect, following a referendum held on May 7, 1946.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 1946 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Buzz Me by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

More about December 31st, 1946? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1946.

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December 31, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1946:

  • Liberia grants women the right to vote On December 31, 1946, Liberia's constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote came into effect, following a referendum held on May 7, 1946. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Chinese Civil War escalation The Chinese Civil War escalated on December 31, 1946, marking a significant turning point in the conflict between the Nationalists and Communists. This escalation led to increased military engagements and shaped the future of China. The war continued until 1949, resulting in the establishment of the People's Republic of China. source: britannica.com
  • Diane von Furstenberg born in Brussels, Belgium Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg was born on December 31, 1946, in Brussels, Belgium. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • San Francisco 49ers Formation The NFL team San Francisco 49ers is established, marking the beginning of a storied franchise in professional American football.
  • Casio Company Founding Engineer Tadao Kashio founds the Casio Company, which would become a global leader in electronics, calculators, and digital technology.
  • First Tupperware Sales The first Tupperware products are sold in department and hardware stores, introducing a revolutionary food storage solution that would transform household kitchen practices.
  • First Female Police Officers in Asia Korea and Japan hire their first female police officers, representing a significant step towards gender equality in law enforcement.
  • Binghamton University Founding Binghamton University is established, contributing to the expansion of higher education opportunities in the United States.
  • Rose Bowl Game Inaugural Match The first Rose Bowl game is played in Pasadena, California, inaugurating what would become a significant annual American football tradition.

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December 31, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 31, 1946?


December 31, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1946 can also be written as 12/31/1946 in the US and as 31/12/1946 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 31, 1946?


Famous people born on December 31, 1946:

  • Patti Smith
    Patti Smith

    Iconic punk rock musician, poet, and visual artist known as the 'Godmother of Punk'.

  • Diane von Fürstenberg
    Diane von Fürstenberg

    Renowned Belgian-American fashion designer who revolutionized women's fashion with her iconic wrap dress and became a global style icon.

  • Ljudmila Pachomova
    Ljudmila Pachomova

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December 31, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 31, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1946 was Buzz Me by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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December 31, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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December 31, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 31, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1946 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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How old is someone born on December 31, 1946?


Someone born on December 31, 1946 is:

79 years 4 months old,

or 952 months and 24 days old,

or 4142 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28999 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1946?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1946.

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