What Happened on April 21, 1946

Historical Events

  • Socialistic Einheitspartei Germany forms in East Germany

Famous Birthdays

  • Claire Denis, French film director (Chocolat, Beau Travail), born in Paris, France
  • Doug MacLeod, American blues musician (Blues Music Awards' Acoustic Artist of the Year, 2014, 2016 and 2017), born in New York City
  • S Venkataraghavan, cricket (Indian off-spinner, Test ump, ICC referee)
Born in 1946

Famous Deaths

John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946)

English economist whose ideas changed the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics, dies of a heart attack at 62

  • Robert Graham, cricketer (3 wkts for South Africa in 2 Tests 1898-99), dies
1946 Highlights

About April 21, 1946

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus