Pair of nuclear weapon tests conducted by the United States at Bikini Atoll in mid-1946. It began on 1 July 1946 and lasted until 25 July 1946 (about 24 days). The setting was Pacific Proving Grounds and Bikini Atoll. It was part of nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll. Those involved included USS Saratoga.
Before and after
- 31 May 1946Construction of London Heathrow Airport
- 6 June 1946Founding of National Basketball Association
- 13 June 1946Launch of ABS-CBN Corporation
- 14 June 1946Birth of Donald J. Trump
- from 1 July 1946 to 25 July 1946Operation Crossroads
- from 4 July 1946 to 25 October 1951Telangana Rebellion
- 6 July 1946Birth of George W. Bush
- 6 July 1946Birth of Sylvester Stallone
- 11 July 1946Founding of International Handball Federation
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