Age Rewinder: See How Old You Were and What Happened in 1946

People born in 1946 would be 78 years old today. That's 78 years of witnessing the birth of the modern world! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've experienced. The first bikini was introduced in 1946, forever changing beach fashion. The microwave oven was invented in 1946, revolutionizing the way we cook food.

What Major Happened in 1946?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1946 when you were 78 years old.

1. The bikini swimsuit was introduced by French engineer Louis Réard.
2. The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established.
3. Winston Churchill delivered his famous 'Iron Curtain' speech in Fulton, Missouri.
4. The first Cannes Film Festival took place in France.
5. The first general-purpose electronic digital computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), was unveiled.
6. The Bikini Atoll was used for nuclear testing by the United States.
7. The Philippines gained independence from the United States.
8. The first Cannes Film Festival took place in France.
9. Italy abolished the monarchy and became a republic through a referendum.
10. Howard Hughes piloted the Hughes H-4 Hercules, also known as the 'Spruce Goose,' on its only flight.

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