What Happened on September 18, 1946

Historical Events

Boxing Title Fight

Joe Louis KOs Tami Mauriello in 1st round for heavyweight boxing title

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan "Bam" King, English rocker, born in Muswell Hill, North London
  • Benjamín Brea, Spanish-Venezuelan jazz saxophonist, arranger, and teacher, born in Galicia, Spain (d. 2014)
  • Nicholas Clay, English actor (Lady Chatterley's Lover), born in Streatham, London (d. 2000)
  • Otis Sistrunk, American football defensive tackle (Super Bowl XI; Second-team All-Pro & Pro Bowl 1974; Oakland Raiders), born in Columbus, Georgia

About September 18, 1946

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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