What Happened on August 5, 1947

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
Born in 1947
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