Historical Events
- Dutch comic strip "Eric de Noorman" by Hans G. Kresse is launched
- Fire at LaSalle Hotel cocktail lounge kills 61 in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick "Freddie" Stone, American rock guitarist (Sly & The Family Stone - "Dance To The Music"), born in Vallejo, California
- Gillian Hills, English actress (Blow-up, Clockwork Orange), born in Cairo, Egypt
- Stefania Sandrelli, Italian actress (Afredo, Key), born in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Maud Watson, British tennis player (first Wimbledon female champion 1884-85), dies at 81
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About June 5, 1946
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
