Historical Events
- Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins, 6-3 for a 4-1 series victory
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Knott, English cricket wicket-keeper (1967-81), born in Belvedere, Kent
- Les Gray, English vocalist (Mud - "Tiger Feet"), born in Carshalton, Surrey (d. 2004)
- Nate Colbert, American baseball first baseman (MLB All Star 1971, 72, 73; San Diego Padres, Houston Astros), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2023)
1946 Highlights
About April 9, 1946
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries