Historical Events
Golf Tournament
LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Louise Suggs wins her first major title by 2 strokes from Eileen Stulb
- Syria gains independence from France
Famous Birthdays
- Ed O'Neill, American comedian and actor (Al Bundy-Married with Children), born in Youngstown, Ohio
- Peter L de Baan, Dutch actor, director and playwright (Leonce & Lena)
- René Krijnen, Dutch rock keyboardist (Les Baroques - "Such A Cad")
Famous Deaths
- August Borms, Flemish nazi collaborator, executed at 67
- F Guicciardi, writer, dies
About April 12, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
