Historical Events
Election of Interest
John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) elected to US House of Representatives
Famous Birthdays
- Gram Parsons [Cecil Ingram Connor III], American country-rock singer-songwriter (Byrds - Sweethearts of the Rodeo; Flying Burrito Brothers; "Grievous Angel"), born in Winter Haven, Florida (d. 1973)
- Herman Brood, Dutch painter and pianist (Sleepin' Bird), born in Zwolle, Netherlands (d. 2001)
- Loleatta Holloway, American disco singer ("Love Sensation"; "Hit And Run"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2011)
- Patricia K Kuhl, speech & hearing scientist
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Stella, Italian-American Futurist painter (Brooklyn Bridge), dies at 69 [1]
- Zygmunt Stojowski, Polish-American concert pianist, composer, and pedagogue, dies at 76
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About November 5, 1946
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
