Fait mathématique: 1046 is the smallest number whose cube contains 4 consecutive 4's.
Culture générale: 1046 is an unremarkable number.
Date historique: November 11th is the day in 1724 that Joseph Blake, alias Blueskin, a highwayman known for attacking "Thief-Taker General" (and thief) Jonathan Wild at the Old Bailey, is hanged in London.