Births on March 12

Serge Turgeon

Born on March 12, 1946

Serge Turgeon, Canadian actor and union leader (d. 2004)

Serge Turgeon (12 March 1946 – 18 May 2004) was a Quebec actor and union leader.

He was the president of the Union des artistes from 1985 to 1997.In 2001, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on March 12

Serge Turgeon

Born on March 12, 1946

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Events on 1946

Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland