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What Happened on April 23, 1946

Historical Events

  • Brooklyn Dodger Ed Head no-hits Boston Braves, 5-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Stuart Orkin, American stem cell biologist whose research led to first gene therapy using CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Jesús Castillo, Guatemalan composer (Quiché Vinak), dies at 68
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights

About April 23, 1946

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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