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[January 3rd, 1946] BREAKING: William Joyce, the infamous American-born Nazi radio propagandist known as "Lord Haw-Haw," was executed for high treason in Wandsworth Prison, London, England. He was 39.
[January 6th, 1946] The encyclical "Quemadmodum" was issued by Pope Pius XII. It passionately implored the world to provide urgent relief for children suffering after WWII.
Quemadmodum (January 6, 1946)
Encyclical Quemadmodum of Pius XII, 6 January 1946
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January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
[January 6th, 1946] The encyclical "Quemadmodum" was issued by Pope Pius XII. It passionately implored the world to provide urgent relief for children suffering after WWII.
[January 6th, 1946] The second major Broadway revival of Kern and Hammerstein's musical "Show Boat" opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre.
January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[January 6th, 1946] The second major Broadway revival of Kern and Hammerstein's musical "Show Boat" opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre.
[January 6th, 1946] Don Knotts was discharged from the U.S. Army after nearly three years of service during World War II.
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[January 6th, 1946] Don Knotts was discharged from the U.S. Army after nearly three years of service during World War II.
[January 6th, 1946] The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) held its first general election to choose deputies for the First National Assembly. This event, orchestrated shortly after the August 1945 Revolution, marked the first time universal suffrage was implemented in Vietnam's history.
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[January 6th, 1946] The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) held its first general election to choose deputies for the First National Assembly. This event, orchestrated shortly after the August 1945 Revolution, marked the first time universal suffrage was implemented in Vietnam's history.
[January 6th, 1946] Pastor Martin Niemöller delivered a pivotal sermon to representatives of the Confessing Church in Frankfurt.
January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
[January 6th, 1946] Pastor Martin Niemöller delivered a pivotal sermon to representatives of the Confessing Church in Frankfurt.
[January 6th, 1946] Dr. Arthur Max Barrett, a prominent pathologist, and Winifred Flack Barrett (née Heeps) announces the birth of a son, they name him Roger Keith Barrett (Syd Barrett)
January 6, 2026 at 5:56 AM
[January 6th, 1946] Dr. Arthur Max Barrett, a prominent pathologist, and Winifred Flack Barrett (née Heeps) announces the birth of a son, they name him Roger Keith Barrett (Syd Barrett)
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80 years ago #OTD:
According to the #SeaweedGazette, Grandpa had 3,459 miles to go to reach home on the #JohnEricsson. The ship's radio station had started up the day before, and the Division Band would be appearing in various places on the ship to entertain.
#WWII #OperationMagicCarpet #History
According to the #SeaweedGazette, Grandpa had 3,459 miles to go to reach home on the #JohnEricsson. The ship's radio station had started up the day before, and the Division Band would be appearing in various places on the ship to entertain.
#WWII #OperationMagicCarpet #History
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
According to the #SeaweedGazette, Grandpa had 3,459 miles to go to reach home on the #JohnEricsson. The ship's radio station had started up the day before, and the Division Band would be appearing in various places on the ship to entertain.
#WWII #OperationMagicCarpet #History
According to the #SeaweedGazette, Grandpa had 3,459 miles to go to reach home on the #JohnEricsson. The ship's radio station had started up the day before, and the Division Band would be appearing in various places on the ship to entertain.
#WWII #OperationMagicCarpet #History
[January 5th, 1946] This week's Billboard music charts
January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] This week's Billboard music charts
[January 5th, 1946] Eduardo Brito, a world-renowned Dominican baritone considered the national singer of the Dominican Republic, died at age 39 in a mental institution in Nigua, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.
January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Eduardo Brito, a world-renowned Dominican baritone considered the national singer of the Dominican Republic, died at age 39 in a mental institution in Nigua, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.
[January 5th, 1946] B. M. Srikantaiah (Belluru Mylaraiah Srikantaiah), a preeminent Indian scholar, author, and translator often revered as the "Father of Modern Kannada Literature", dies in Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was 62.
January 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] B. M. Srikantaiah (Belluru Mylaraiah Srikantaiah), a preeminent Indian scholar, author, and translator often revered as the "Father of Modern Kannada Literature", dies in Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was 62.
[January 5th, 1946] One of two Connies delivered to Pan-Am, L-049 Clipper Yankee Ranger (N88836), aka Clipper Mayflower, was later sold to Cubana.
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
[January 5th, 1946] One of two Connies delivered to Pan-Am, L-049 Clipper Yankee Ranger (N88836), aka Clipper Mayflower, was later sold to Cubana.
[January 5th, 1946] The mystery thriller film noir "Cornered", starring Dick Powell and directed by Edward Dmytryk, premieres in theaters.
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
[January 5th, 1946] The mystery thriller film noir "Cornered", starring Dick Powell and directed by Edward Dmytryk, premieres in theaters.
[January 5th, 1946] Lockheed delivered the first L-049 Constellation (c/n 2036) to Pan American World Airways.
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Lockheed delivered the first L-049 Constellation (c/n 2036) to Pan American World Airways.
[January 5th, 1946] Takahito, Prince Mikasa and Yuriko, Princess Mikasa announces the birth of a son, they name him Tomohito
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Takahito, Prince Mikasa and Yuriko, Princess Mikasa announces the birth of a son, they name him Tomohito
[January 5th, 1946] T. Harry Garrett, 71, the Augusta Chronicle's associate editor, passed away today in Augusta, GA. He was a former high school principal of 42 years who joined the paper recently. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] T. Harry Garrett, 71, the Augusta Chronicle's associate editor, passed away today in Augusta, GA. He was a former high school principal of 42 years who joined the paper recently. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
[January 5th, 1946] The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Infielder Jimmy Brown from the St. Louis Cardinals for a five-figure cash sum, reported to be between 35,000 and 40,000.
January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
[January 5th, 1946] The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Infielder Jimmy Brown from the St. Louis Cardinals for a five-figure cash sum, reported to be between 35,000 and 40,000.
[January 5th, 1946] Catcher Walker Cooper was sold by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Giants for $175,000 cash, marking one of the three biggest money deals in baseball history. Cooper is currently in the Navy, and the Giants hope he will be discharged by April.
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Catcher Walker Cooper was sold by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Giants for $175,000 cash, marking one of the three biggest money deals in baseball history. Cooper is currently in the Navy, and the Giants hope he will be discharged by April.
[January 5th, 1946] Londoners await the arrival of the first large contingent of returning troops from Europe, at the CN station in London. It was a rain filled afternoon as the crowd awaited the 15 coach troop train and 300 army personnel.
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Londoners await the arrival of the first large contingent of returning troops from Europe, at the CN station in London. It was a rain filled afternoon as the crowd awaited the 15 coach troop train and 300 army personnel.
[January 5th, 1946] Letter from Harry S. Truman to James Byrnes
Letter from Harry S. Truman to James Byrnes (1946)
I have been considering some of our difficulties. As you know I would like to pursue a policy of delegating authority to the members of the cabinet in their various fields and then back them up in the...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Letter from Harry S. Truman to James Byrnes
[January 5th, 1946] Today's Nancy comic by Ernie Bushmiller
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] Today's Nancy comic by Ernie Bushmiller
[January 5th, 1946] The history of Anshe Sholom began in 1870 when a dispute over a straw hat caused Maryampoulite immigrants to leave their existing synagogue and form their own congregation.
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] The history of Anshe Sholom began in 1870 when a dispute over a straw hat caused Maryampoulite immigrants to leave their existing synagogue and form their own congregation.
[January 5th, 1946] West Ham delivered an inspired performance, tearing Arsenal's defense to shreds early in the match. The Gunners avoided a double-figure loss thanks to heroic interceptions, while West Ham's left-back, Cater, showed veteran maturity suggesting an international future.
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
[January 5th, 1946] West Ham delivered an inspired performance, tearing Arsenal's defense to shreds early in the match. The Gunners avoided a double-figure loss thanks to heroic interceptions, while West Ham's left-back, Cater, showed veteran maturity suggesting an international future.
[January 5th, 1946] "Just Junk – But Who Could Resist It?" by George Orwell
Just Junk – But Who Could Resist It? | The Orwell Foundation
"I know a shop in Tottenham-Court road where I have never, over a period of many years, seen anything that was not offensively ugly..."
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January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
[January 5th, 1946] "Just Junk – But Who Could Resist It?" by George Orwell
[January 5th, 1946] The USS Prinz Eugen was commissioned into the U.S. Navy
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] The USS Prinz Eugen was commissioned into the U.S. Navy
[January 5th, 1946] China recognized Outer Mongolia's independence after an Oct. 20 plebiscite, officially granting the USSR dominant control over one million square miles. This is China's largest territorial loss in a century, though Soviet influence was already established since 1920.
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
[January 5th, 1946] China recognized Outer Mongolia's independence after an Oct. 20 plebiscite, officially granting the USSR dominant control over one million square miles. This is China's largest territorial loss in a century, though Soviet influence was already established since 1920.