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