What Happened on February 20, 1946

Famous Birthdays

  • (John) J. Geils, American rock guitarist (J Geils Band - "Centerfold"; "Freeze Frame"), born in New York City (d. 2017)
  • Brenda Blethyn, actress (Secrets & Lies)
  • Sandy Duncan, American stage and screen actress (Peter Pan; The Hogan Family), born in Henderson, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Hugh Allen, British organist, conductor (Bach Choir; Leeds Festival), and educator (Oxford, 1918-46-; Royal College of Music, 1918-37), dies from injuries after being run down by a motorcycle at 76
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About February 20, 1946

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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