Historical Events
- Netherlands ceases political action in Indonesia, due to UN pressure
Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Carbo, American MLB player, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Greg Leskiw, Canadian guitarist (The Guess Who, 1970-72), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Rick Derringer [Zehringer], American guitarist, songwriter (The McCoys - "Hang On Sloopy"; solo - "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo".), and producer (Edgar Winter; Johnny Winter; Weird Al Yankovic), born in Fort Recovery, Ohio
- Willie Weeks, American session and touring bass player (George Harrison; Vince Gill; Wynonna Judd; David Bowie; Eric Clapton), born in Salemburg, North Carolina
1947 Highlights
About August 5, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo