Historical Events
10th US Masters
10th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: American Herman Keiser wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of tour money-leader Ben Hogan; first Masters in 4 years because of World War II
- Part of East Prussia incorporated into Russian SFSR
- Syria's independence from France is officially recognised.
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Benary, American composer (Gamelon Son Of Lion), born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York (d. 2019)
- Bob Metcalfe, American electrical engineer (co-inventor of Ethernet, 3Com), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Colette Besson, French runner (d. 2005)
- Wanderley Paiva, Brazilian soccer defensive midfielder (7 caps; Atlético Mineiro, América-SP, Palmeiras), born in Três Corações, Brazil (d. 2023)
About April 7, 1946
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
