What Happened on November 25, 1947

Historical Events

  • New Zealand accedes to Statute of Westminster, becomes a dominion
  • The 1st systematic Hollywood blacklist is instituted, denying employment to American entertainment professionals due to alleged Communist ties or sympathies

Famous Birthdays

  • John Larroquette, American actor (Night Court - "Dan Fielding"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Jonathan Kaplan, French film director (Heart Like a Wheel; The Accused; Love Field), born in Paris, France
  • Linda LaFlamme, American rock keyboardist and songwriter (It's A Beautiful Day - "White Bird"), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Tracey Walter, American character actor (Repo Man; Best of the West), born in Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Val Fuentes, American rock drummer (It's A Beautiful Day; New Riders of the Purple Sage; Shadowfax), born in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Léon-Paul Fargue, French poet (Tancrède), dies at 71
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights

About November 25, 1947

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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