Famous Deaths
- Vic Willis, American Baseball HOF pitcher (no-hitter 1899; World Series 1909; MLB ERA leader 1899 & strikeout leader 1902; Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates), dies at 71
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About August 3, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
