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Jodi Rell
1946Jun, 16

Jodi Rell

Jodi Rell, American politician, 87th Governor of Connecticut
Mary Carolyn "Jodi" Rell (born June 16, 1946) is an American former Republican politician and the 87th governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut from 2004 until 2011. Rell also served as the state's 105th lieutenant governor.Rell was Connecticut's second female governor, after Ella Grasso. Rell did not seek re-election in 2010. As of 2022, she is the most recent Republican governor of Connecticut.

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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.