What happened this day in history August 5, 1946

What are the important events that happened on August 5, 1946? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 5, 1946: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 5, 1946 is the 217th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 148 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 23, 1946 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $258.03. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on August 5, 1946?

  • 1946
    Bruce Coslet, American football player and coach
  • 1946
    Erika Slezak, American actress
  • 1946
    Loni Anderson, American actress
  • 1946
    Rick van der Linden, Dutch composer and keyboardist
  • 1946
    Ron Silliman, American poet

Who died on August 5, 1946?

  • 1946
    Wilhelm Marx, Chancellor of Germany (b. 1863)

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