What Happened on December 18, 1946

Historical Events

  • TV's 1st network dramatic serial "Faraway Hill" ends 2 month run in US

Famous Birthdays

  • Alex Ligertwood, Scottish session and touring singer and guitarist (Santana, 1979-94 - "Winning"; Go Ahead), born in Glasgow, Scotland
  • Hubert Green, American golfer (US Open 1977, PGA C'ship 1985), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2018)
  • Stephen (Steve) Biko, South African anti-apartheid activist, born in Ginsberg Township (d. 1977)

Steven Spielberg (77 years old)

American director (ET, Close Encounters, Jaws), born in Cincinnati, Ohio


About December 18, 1946

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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