Historical Events
Lute Song
Raymond Scott and Bernard Hanighen's musical "Lute Song", starring Mary Martin, Yul Brenner, and Nancy Davis, and directed by John Houseman, closes at Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 142 performances
Sukarno Calls for Defiance
Sukarno calls for anti colonial defiance in Indonesia
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth A. Lynn, American sci-fi author (Watchtower, Red Hawk), born in New York City
- Richie Robinson, Australian cricket wicketkeeper (3 Tests; 4 dismissals; WSC; Victoria), born in Melbourne, Australia
Famous Deaths
- John L. Bates, American lawyer and politician (41st Governor of Massachusetts), dies at 86
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About June 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
