Historical Events
- Canadian Library Association established
The Christmas Song
Nat King Cole records "The Christmas Song" (written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells) for the first time
Famous Birthdays
Donald Trump (77 years old)
45th US President (2017-21), real estate tycoon (Trump Towers) and TV personality (The Apprentice), born in New York City
- Ralph McAllister Ingersol II, American newspaper publisher (The New Haven Register), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
John Logie Baird (1888-1946)
Scottish inventor and father of the television, dies of a stroke at 57
- Kristian Hellström, Swedish athlete (Olympic bronze 1,500m 1906) and executive (first Secretary-General International Association of Athletics Federations 1913-14), dies at 65
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About June 14, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini