Famous Birthdays
- Jane Actman, American actress (Barbara-Paul Lynde Show), born in New York City
- Mary Maples Dunn, American college president (Smith College), born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Seymour Hicks, British actor and theatrical impresario (Scrooge), dies at 78
- Stanley Christopherson, cricketer (1884, MCC President during WWII), dies
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About April 6, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
