Famous Birthdays
- Antonin Kratochvil, Czech-American photojournalist (VII Photo Agency), born in Litoměřice, Czechoslovakia
- Dan Lauria, American actor (Jack Arnold-Wonder Years), born in Brooklyn, New York
David Letterman (77 years old)
American comedian and late night TV host (Late Night; Late Show), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Tom Clancy, American author (Rainbow Six, The Hunt for Red October), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Christian Frederik Leipoldt, South African poet, writer (Die Moormansgat) and physician, dies at 66
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About April 12, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
