Historical Events
US Defeats Australia
Davis Cup Men's Tennis, Melbourne, Australia: Jack Kramer & Ted Schroeder give US unassailable 3-0 lead; beat Australians John Bromwich & Adrian Quist 6-2, 7-5, 6-4; ends 5-0
Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Winter, American rock musician ("Frankenstein"; "Free Ride"), born in Beaumont, Texas
- Jorge Velásquez, Panamanian Hall of Fame jockey (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes 1981; 6,795 career wins), born in Chepo, Panama
- Tim Johnson, American politician, senior senator from South Dakota
Famous Deaths
- Carrie Jacobs-Bond, American singer, pianist, songwriter (I Love You Truly; A Perfect Day), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 85
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About December 28, 1946
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
