What Happened on July 21, 1946

Historical Events

  • Jesus T Pinerol becomes 1st native born Puerto Rican governor

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry "Bean" Whitwam, British drummer (Herman's Hermits), born in Manchester, England
  • Jüri Tarmak, Estonian athlete (Olympic gold USSR high jump 1972), born in Tallinn, Estonia (d. 2022)

Ken Starr (1946-2022)

American lawyer who investigated sitting US President Bill Clinton (Starr Report), born in Vernon, Texas

  • Zbigniew Kaczmarek, Polish lightweight (Olympic gold 1976)

Famous Deaths

  • Gualberto Villarroel, Bolivian military officer (President of Bolivia 1943-46), killed and lynched in La Paz riots at 37
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About July 21, 1946

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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