What Happened on May 25, 1946

Historical Events

  • Jordan gains independence from Britain (National Day); Abdullah ibn Hussein becomes King of Jordan

Famous Birthdays

  • David A. Hargrave, American role-playing games (RPGs) designer (d. 1988)
  • Irena SzewiƄska, Polish 200m runner (Olympic Gold 1964, 68, 76), born in Leningrad, Russian SSR, Soviet Union
  • Janet Morris, American sci-fi author (Golden Sword, Tempus), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Timothy "Tim" Hinkley, British singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Jody Grind), born in London
  • Tommy Cecil, Irish ferryman, born on Rathlin Island, County Antrim (d. 1997)
Born in 1946

Famous Deaths

  • Patty Smith Hill, American composer, teacher and songwriter ("Happy Birthday To You"), dies at 78
1946 Highlights

About May 25, 1946

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini