Famous Birthdays
- Richard Cole, American tour manager (Led Zeppelin)
Famous Deaths
- Joe Darling, Australian cricket batsman and captain (34 Tests, 21 as captain; 3 x 100s, TS 178; South Australia CA), dies following a gall bladder operation at 75
1946 Highlights
About January 2, 1946
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
