What Happened on July 12, 1946

Historical Events

Rape of Lucretia

Benjamin Britten's "Rape of Lucretia" premieres at Glyndebourne Opera Festival

  • Vance Dinges hits only Phillie pinch hit inside-the-park HR

Famous Birthdays

  • Graham Roope, English cricket batsman (21 Tests, 7 x 50; Surrey CCC, Berkshire CCC, Griqualand West), born in Fareham, England (d. 2006)
  • Sian Barbara Allen, American actress (Scream Pretty Peggy), born in Reading, Pennsylvania

Famous Deaths

  • Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist (Puliter Prize 1940), dies at 76
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About July 12, 1946

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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