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Gene Siskel
1946Jan, 26

Gene Siskel

Gene Siskel, American journalist and film critic (d. 1999)
Eugene Kal Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Along with colleague Roger Ebert, he hosted a series of movie review programs on television from 1975 until his death in 1999.

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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.