What Happened on March 14, 1946

Historical Events

Gilda

American film noir classic "Gilda", starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford, and directed by Charles Vidor, premieres in New York City

Famous Birthdays

  • Jasper Carrott, English comedian (Jane & the Lost City, Detectives)
  • Steve Kanaly, American actor (Fleshburn, Ray Krebbs-Dallas), born in Burbank, California

Wes Unseld (1946-2020)

American Basketball HOF center (NBA C'ship, Finals MVP 1978; NBA MVP 1969; 5 x NBA All-Star; Washington Bullets) and coach (Washington Bullets), born in Louisville, Kentucky


Famous Weddings

Ernest Hemingway

American "For Whom The Bell Tolls" novelist Ernest Hemingway (46) weds for fourth and final time to American journalist Mary Welsh (37), until his death in 1961

Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About March 14, 1946

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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