Historical Events
Atomic Energy Commission Established
US President Harry Truman establishes Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
Famous Birthdays
- Fiona Stanley, Australian epidemiologist (Telethon Institute for Child Health Research), born in Little Bay, Sydney, Australia
- Raymond "Boz" Burrell, British rock bassist, and singer (King Crimson, 1971-72; Bad Company, 1973-82), born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England (d. 2006)
- Richard O. Covey, American astronaut (STS 51I, 26, 38, 61) and USAF officer, born in Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Rick Boucher, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia), born in Abingdon, Virginia
- Tom Loeffler, American politician (United States House of Representatives for Texas, 1979-87), born in Fredericksburg, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Andrey Vlasov, Russian-Soviet army general and Nazi collaborator, executed for high treason, by hanging at 45
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About August 1, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
