Historical Events
- King Michael of Romania, forced by Communists abdicates his throne, sending him into exlie
- Romanian republic proclaimed
Famous Birthdays
- Janet Mills, American lawyer and politician, first female Governor of Maine (2018-), born in Farmington, Maine
- Jeff Lynne, British rock singer-songwriter and record producer (ELO - "Livin' Thing"; Traveling Wilburys - "Handle With Care"; Beatles - "Free As A Bird"), born in Shard End, Birmingham, England
- Michael Burns, American actor (Barnaby West-Wagon Train), born in Mineola, New York
- Stephanus S "Tian" van Merwe, leader (South Africa Democratic Party)
Famous Deaths
Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947)
British mathematician and philosopher (Adventures of Ideas), dies at 86
- Han [Henricus Antonius] van Meegeren, Dutch painter and art forger (Vermeer), dies at 58
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About December 30, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
