What Happened on November 20, 1946

Historical Events

Another Part of the Forest

Lillian Hellman's play "Another Part of the Forest" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Murdoch, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (Stanley Cup 1971, 73 Montreal Canadiens) and coach (Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets), born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario (d. 2023)
  • Duane Allman, American rock guitarist (The Allman Brothers Band), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1971)
  • J. Blackfoot [Colbert], American soul singer (The Soul Children - "Haersay"; solo - "Taxi"), born in Greenville, Mississippi (d. 2011)
  • Judy Woodruff, American newscaster (McNeil Lehrer Report), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Patriarch Kirill [Vladimir Mikhailovich Gundyayev] Russian Orthodox church leader (2009-), born in Leningrad, Soviet Union
  • Ray Stiles, English musician (Mud, The Hollies), born in Guildford, England

About November 20, 1946

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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