What Happened on May 20, 1946

Historical Events

  • Cubs Claude Passeau makes his 1st error since September 21, 1941, ending pitcher's fielding record of 273 consecutive errorless chances

Famous Birthdays

  • Bakhaavaa Buidaa, Mongolia, wrestler (Olympic silver 1972) disqualified
  • Bobby Murcer, American baseball outfielder (5-time MLB All Star), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (d. 2008)

Cher (77 years old)

American Grammy Award-winning singer ("I Got You Babe"; "If I Could Turn Back Time"; "Believe") and Academy Award-winning actress (Mask; Moonstruck; Mama Mia - Here We Go Again), born in El Centro, California

  • Craig Patrick, American NHL center and executive (USA Olympic gold 1980; GM Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup 1991-92, 2009), born in Detroit, Michigan
Born in 1946

Famous Deaths

  • Jacob Ellehammer, Danish watchmaker and inventor (powered flight), dies at 74
1946 Highlights

About May 20, 1946

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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