Famous Birthdays
- Ann Kelly, American popsinger (The Hues Corporation - "Rock The Boat"), born in Fairfield, Alabama
- Josep Borrell, 22nd President of the European Parliament (2004-07), born in La Pobla de Segur, Lérida, Spain
- Roger D. Kornberg, American biochemist (Nobel 2006), born in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Willa Cather, American Pulitzer-Prize winning author (One of Ours; My Ántonia), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage while battling cancer at 73
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About April 24, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
