Births on October 8

Bel Mooney

Born on October 8, 1946

Bel Mooney, English journalist and author

Beryl Ann "Bel" Mooney (born 8 October 1946) is an English journalist and broadcaster. She currently writes a column for the Daily Mail, having previously written, mainly as a columnist for publications including the Daily Mirror, The Times (2005–07), The Sunday Times (1982–83) and The Listener.

She has written a number of fiction and non-fiction books and was instrumental in the foundation of the Stillbirth Society, now known as Sands.

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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 October 8

Bel Mooney

Born on October 8, 1946

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Events on 1946

Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland