Historical Events
- 'Tide' laundry detergent introduced
- Abandoned ice plant in Manahttan, New York City, collapses during a fire, shearing a tenement building next door, killing 38
Rockefeller's Gift
The United Nations accepts six Manhattan blocks as a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Famous Birthdays
- Denny Dias, American rock guitarist (Steely Dan, 1972-77), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Emerson Fittipaldi (77 years old)
Brazilian auto racer (World F1 Champion, 1972, 1974; Indy 500 1989, 1993), born in São Paulo, Brazil
- George Santopietro, American restaurateur, and husband of TV personality Vanna White (1986-2002), born in Beverly Hills, California
- Marlous Fluitsma, Dutch actress (De Prooi; Apart; Alle Dagen Feest), born in Zuthphen, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Ben Carter, American actor (Crash Dive; Dark Alibi; Maryland), casting agent, and civil rights activist, dies from diphtheria at 36
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About December 12, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
