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
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