Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Rhodes, Poughkeepsie NY, actress (Don't Just Stand There)
- Ray Phiri, South African jazz and mbaqanga guitarist (Paul Simon), born near Nelspruit, South Africa (d. 2017)
- Terry Alexander, African-American actor (Day of the Dead, One Life to Live), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Archduchess Luise of Austria, Princess of Tuscany (b. 1870)
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About March 23, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
