Historical Events
- 1st hour long entertainment TV show, "NBC's Hour Glass" premieres
Victor Emmanuel III Abdicates
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by his son Umberto II who reigns for only 34 days before the monarchy is abolished
Famous Birthdays
- Candice Bergen, Beverly Hills, actress (Carnal Knowledge, Murphy Brown)
About May 9, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
