What Happened on December 4, 1947

Historical Events

First Test India vs. Australia

In the first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 98 by Australia in Brisbane to lose by an innings & 226 runs; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 6 for 29 for match figures of 11 for 31

  • USSR joins International Amateur Athletic Union

Famous Birthdays

  • Terry Woods, Irish folk, rock, and celtic punk mandolin, cittern, and banjo player and songwriter (The Pogues; Steeleye Span), born in Dublin, Ireland
  • Ursula Krechel, German writer (Shanghai far from where), born in Trier, Germany

About December 4, 1947

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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