Historical Events
- Bill Kennedy of Rocky Mount (CPL) strikes out minors record 456
- Bulgaria ends its monarchy
- San Francisco 49ers play 1st AAFC game, lose to NY Yankees 21-7
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Jack Kramer beats fellow American Tom Brown Jr. 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 for his first of 2 straight US singles crowns
- US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: In an all-American final Pauline Betz Addie beats Patricia Canning Todd 11-9, 6-3 for her 4th and last US singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Daughtry, American rock keyboardist (Atlanta Rhythm Section), born in Kinston, Alabama
- George Tickner, American guitarist and songwriter (Journey, 1973-75 - "I'm Gonna Leave You"), born in Syracuse, New York (d. 2023)
- Ken Forsch, American MLB baseball pitcher, 1970-1986, 2X All-Star (Houston Astros, California Angels), born in Sacramento, California
- L. C. Greenwood, American football player, born in Canton, Mississippi (d. 2013)
1946 Highlights
About September 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo