Historical Events
- French troops leave Lebanon
Truman Proclaims WWII Over
US President Harry Truman officially proclaims end of WW II
Famous Birthdays
- Cliff Richey, American tennis player (World #6 1970; Davis Cup 1969-70), born in San Angelo, Texas
Diane von Furstenberg (77 years old)
Belgian-born American fashion designer (wrap dress), born in Brussels
- Lyudmila Pakhomova, Russian ice dancer (World C'ship gold x 6; Olympic gold USSR 1976; with Alexandr Gorshkov), born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1986)
- Pius Ncube, Zimbabwean human rights advocate, born in Filabusi, Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
- Frederik "Frits" Tartaud, Dutch actor and husband of Dutch actress Alida Klein, dies at 89
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About December 31, 1946
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
