What Happened on December 3, 1947

Historical Events

A Streetcar Named Desire

Tennessee Williams' stage drama "A Streetcar Named Desire", starring Jessica Tandy, Marlon Brando, and Kin Hunter, and directed by Elia Kazan opens the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 855 performances, wins a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize

Famous Birthdays

  • John Wilson, Irish rock drummer (Them, 1965), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland

About December 3, 1947

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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