Historical Events
- Anti Jewish riots in Kielce Poland, 42 die
- Philippines gains independence from US
Event of Interest
President Manuel Roxas inaugurated as the 5th President of the Philippines and the 1st President of an independent Philippines at the Independence Grandstand, Manila
Famous Birthdays
- Ed O'Ross, American actor (Full Metal Jacket), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Michael Milken, American financier and partner (Intl Capital Access Group), born in Los Angeles, California
- Ron Kovic, American anti-war activist and writer (Born on the Fourth of July), born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Gerda Steinhoff, Nazi concentration camp overseer (b. 1922)
- Othenio Able, Austrian artist, fossil creator and founder of paleobiology, dies at 71
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About July 4, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
