Historical Events
- Frederik IX becomes King of Denmark
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Tobias, American journalist and author (The Best Little Boy in the World), born in New York City
- Björn Skifs, Swedish singer (Blue Swede), born in Vansbro, Dalarna, Sweden
- Bob Etsy, American songwriter, producer, and arranger, born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2019)
- David Leland, English BAFTA, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen director, playwright, and screenwriter (Wish You Were Here; The Borgias; Band of Brothers; Concert for George), born in Cambridge, England (d. 2023) [1]
- Ken Scott, British record producer and engineer (The Beatles, Elton John, Pink Floyd), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Christian X, King of Denmark (1912-47), dies at 76
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About April 20, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
