1946 facts for kids
Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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Centuries: | 19th century – 20th century – 21st century |
Decades: | 1910s 1920s 1930s – 1940s – 1950s 1960s 1970s |
Years: | 1943 1944 1945 – 1946 – 1947 1948 1949 |
The year 1946 was a time of big changes around the world, especially after World War II. New organizations were formed, and many famous people were born. It was a year when countries started to rebuild and look towards a more peaceful future, even with some challenges.
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Key Events of 1946
- January 10 – The very first meeting of the United Nations took place. This important organization was created to help countries work together and prevent future wars.
- August 16 – The All-India Muslim League started what they called "Direct Action Day" in Kolkata. This event was meant to show support for creating a separate country for Muslims in India, but it unfortunately led to a lot of violence.
- AIESEC started. This is a global organization that helps young people develop leadership skills through internships and volunteer experiences.
Famous People Born in 1946
Many well-known people were born in 1946, who would later become famous in music, politics, and entertainment.
Music and Entertainment Stars
- January 19 – Dolly Parton, a very famous American country singer and songwriter.
- January 22 – Malcolm McLaren, known for managing music bands.
- March 12 – Frank Welker, an American actor famous for doing many voices in cartoons and movies.
- May 10 – Donovan, a Scottish musician known for his folk and psychedelic music.
- September 1 – Barry Gibb, a singer and songwriter, part of the famous group Bee Gees.
- September 5 – Freddie Mercury, a British singer and songwriter, the lead singer of the band Queen.
- December 28 – Edgar Winter, a talented musician.
- December 30 – Patti Smith, an American singer and poet.
Political Leaders Born in 1946
- July 6 – George W. Bush, who later became the 43rd President of the United States.
- August 19 – Bill Clinton, who became the 42nd President of the United States.
- November 4 – Laura Bush, who became the 45th First Lady of the United States.
Notable People Who Passed Away in 1946
- August 13 – H. G. Wells, a famous English writer known for his science fiction novels like The War of the Worlds.
- December 25 – W. C. Fields, an American comedian and actor.
New Books Published in 1946
This year saw the release of many important books that are still read today.
- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren
- Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić
- The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care by Benjamin Spock
- Delta Wedding by Eudora Welty
- I Spit On Your Grave by Boris Vian
- Jule by George Wylie Henderson
- The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell
- The Miracle of the Rose by Jean Genet
- Mr. President by Miguel Ángel Asturias
- Mister Roberts by Thomas Heggen
- The Story Of Dorothy Stanfield by Oscar Micheaux
- Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski
- The Street by Ann Lane Petty
- Then and Now by William Somerset Maugham
- The Adventures of Tintin (a collection of stories)
Images for kids
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January 10: Project Diana
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January 28: Bluenose founders.
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Four DUKW amphibious vehicles taking part in the Victory Parade in London on 8 June 1946
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King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) of Thailand
See also
In Spanish: 1946 para niños
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