Historical Events
Sports History
Babe Didrikson Zaharias gives up amateur status for $300,000
- Pakistan gains independence from Great Britain
Famous Birthdays
Danielle Steel (76 years old)
American author (Rememberance, Zoya, Star, Daddy), born in New York City
- Maddy Prior, English folk singer (Steeleye Span, Silly Sisters, Carnival Band), born in Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Peter Christian, English actor, born in Liverpool, England
About August 14, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
