Historical Events
Music Premiere
Benjamin Britten's "Rape of Lucretia" premieres at Glyndebourne Opera Festival
- Vance Dinges hits only Phillie pinch hit inside-the-park HR
Famous Birthdays
- Graham Roope, Englishcricketer (England batsman in 21 Tests 1972-78), born in Fareham, Hampshire, England (d. 2006)
- Sian Barbara Allen, American actress (Scream Pretty Peggy), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist (Puliter Prize 1940), dies at 76
1946 Highlights
About July 12, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
