What Happened on July 7, 1946

Historical Events

  • Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, Catholic nun (Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,) canonized as 1st American saint

Famous Birthdays

  • Jim Day, Canadian equestrian show jumper (Olympic gold, 1968), born in Thorn Hill, Ontario
  • Joe Spano, American actor (Hill Street Blues - "Lt. Henry Goldblume"; NCIS), born in San Francisco, California

Famous Weddings

Jimmy Carter

Naval cadet and future 39th US President Jimmy Carter (21) weds Rosalynn Smith (18) in Plains, Georgia

Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About July 7, 1946

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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