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1945Henry Winkler, American actor, comedian, director, and producer[†]
Henry Franklin Winkler is an American actor, producer, director, and author. Widely known as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984), Winkler has distinguished himself as a character actor for roles on stage and screen. His many accolades include three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics Choice Awards.
1945Lynne Marta, American actress (died 2024)[†]
Lynne Marta, also credited as Lynn Marta, was an American actress and singer.
1945Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line.[†]
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. The Dodgers signing Robinson heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s.
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Says some photographic film was fogged after atom bomb test, NM
resignation and reconsideration at army officers request noted
on proposed navy bill; reveals he proposed obsolete vessels use for atomic bomb tests
Tesitfies at Gen Yamashita trial
Special Kings County grand jury offers 6 recommendations for criminal procedure code changes to strengthen investigations; would require a Dist Atty to give written statement to grand jury of reasons for discontinuing an investigation
Buys Roosevelt memorial war bond
Communists cut 100 miles of Peiping-Hankow rr; Central Govt troops move northward out of Peiping to take positions along Great Wall; fighting increased in Shantung, Shansi and Suiyuan; Chinese troops debark from US transports, Chingwangtao; march into Communist territory; US Marines guard landing; Amers watching clashes illus
Maj Gen Chennault suggests barter system
Pres to conf with Brit Prime Min Attlee and Canadian Prime Min King on atomic bomb policy, Washington
Admr Bowles and Chmn Krug announce new autos will be ration-free; auto indus reprs comment