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Richard O. Covey
1946Aug, 1

Richard O. Covey

Richard O. Covey, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut
Richard Oswalt Covey (born August 1, 1946) is a retired United States Air Force officer, former NASA astronaut, and a member of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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Events on 1946

  • 11Mar

    Auschwitz concentration camp

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

    Jawaharlal Nehru

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

    Bulgaria

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

    Flushing, Queens

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

    Iceland

    Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.