May 1946

Friday 03:

World War II: The International Military Tribunal for the Far East begins in Tokyo against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Saturday 04:

In San Francisco Bay, US Marines from the Treasure Island Marine Barracks stop a two-day riot at Alcatraz federal prison. Five people are killed in the riot.

Tuesday 07:

Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering (later renamed Sony) is founded with about 20 employees.

Thursday 09:

King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by Humbert II.

Saturday 25:

The parliament of Transjordan makes Abdullah I of Jordan their king.