Historical Events
Music Premiere
Duke Ellington and John La Touche's musical "Beggar's Holiday" opens at Broadway Theater, NYC; runs for 111 performances
- Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas opens (start of an era)
- Sammy Fain and George Marion Jr's musical "Toplitzky of Notre Dame" opens at Century Theater ,NYC; runs for 60 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Edwards, rocker
- Lisette Hordijk, Dutch TV broadcaster
Famous Weddings
Jackie Coogan
American actor Jackie Coogan (32) weds American actress Ann McCormack (22); divorce in 1951
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About December 26, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
