What are the important events that happened on February 12, 1946? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 12, 1946: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 12, 1946 is the 43rd day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 322 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 30, 1946 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘tetracontatrigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $267.43. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 12, 1946 Historical Events
- 1946 –African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police officer to the point where he loses his vision in both eyes. The incident later galvanizes the Civil Rights Movement and partially inspires Orson Welles’ film Touch of Evil.
- 1946 –World War II: Operation Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 of 154 captured U-boats.
Who were born on February 12, 1946?
- 1946 –Ajda Pekkan, Turkish singer
- 1946 –Cliff DeYoung, American actor and musician
- 1946 –Jean Eyeghe Ndong, Prime Minister of Gabon
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