Historical Events
- Dutch comic strip "Eric de Noorman" by Hans G. Kresse is launched
- Fire at LaSalle Hotel cocktail lounge kills 61 in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Gillian Hills, English actress (Blowup; Clockwork Orange), and singer, born in Cairo, Egypt
- Stefania Sandrelli, Italian actress (Afredo; Key), born in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Maud Watson, British tennis player (first Wimbledon female champion 1884-85), dies at 81
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About June 5, 1946
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
