Historical Events
- AAU record for a 25-foot rope climb is set in 4.7 seconds
Maurice Richard Named MVP
After scoring 45 goals during the regular season, Montreal Canadiens' Maurice Richard is named MVP
- England beats France, 6-3 at Twickenham to be level on points with Wales for a share of the Five Nations Rugby Championship; first appearance of France in tournament since 1931
- Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario: Toronto Maple Leafs edge Montreal Canadiens, 2-1 for a 4-2 series win; first all-Canadian final since 1935
- Suh Yun Buck wins world record marathon (2:25:39)
Famous Birthdays
- (Rodolfo) "Fito" Olivares, Mexican-American Tejano saxophonist and songwriter ("Juana La Cubana; "El Colesterol."), born in Tamaulipas, Mexico (d. 2023)
- Frits Castricum, Dutch journalist and politician (PvdA), born in Boxtel, Netherlands (d. 2011)
- Mark Volman, American rock and roll musician and songwriter (The Turtles - "Elenore" ,"Happy Together"; Flo & Eddie), born in Los Angeles, California
- Murray Perahia, American Grammy Award-winning concert pianist (Avery Fischer Prize, 1975), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Charles Bidwill, American Pro Football HOF team owner (Chicago Cardinals 1933-46), dies of pneumonia at 51
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About April 19, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
