What Happened on February 10, 1947

Historical Events

  • Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia
  • Netherlands Radio Union forms
  • Province of Petsamo returned to Soviet Union by Finland
  • WW II peace treaties signed

Famous Birthdays

  • (Lawrence) "Butch" Morris, American jazz cornetist, composer, and conductor, born in Long Beach, California (d. 2013)
  • Chris Ethridge, American country rock bass guitarist (International Submarine Band; The Flying Burrito Brothers), born in Meridian, Mississippi (d. 2012)
  • Louise Arbour, Canadian judge
  • Nicholas Owen, English newsreader

About February 10, 1947

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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