Historical Events
- Maine Turnpike opens to traffic
- Samuel L. Manning and Adolph Thenstead's musical revue "Caribbean Carnival" closes at International Theatre, NYC, after 11 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Findley, American jazz and rock session trumpet and flugelhorn player (Steely Dan; The Carpenters; The Tonight Show), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Darlene Cates, American actress (What's Eating Gilbert Grape), born in Borger, Texas (d. 2017)
- Les Joslin, Australian cricketer (Test as batsman for Australia 1968, made 7 & 2), born in Yarraville, Victoria
Famous Deaths
- Nicholas Roerich, Russian painter, dies at 73
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About December 13, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
