What Happened on August 23, 1947

Historical Events

  • 1st Baseball Little League World Series, Williamsport, Pennsylvania: Maynard Midgets beat Lock Haven All Stars, 16-7
  • 8th Venice Film Festival opens (first since the start of World War II)
  • US President Truman's daughter, Margaret's 1st public singing concert
1947 History

Famous Birthdays

  • David Robb, British actor (I, Claudius), born in London
  • Rex Allen Jr, American country singer (Nashville on the Road), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Terje Rypdal, Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer, born in Oslo, Norway
  • Willy Russell, English playwright and composer (Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita), born in Whiston, England
Born in 1947
1947 Highlights

About August 23, 1947

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo