Historical Events
- The Bombay Municipal Corporation formally takes over the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)
Event of Interest
Thor Heyerdahl and the crew of the Kon-Tiki crash into a reef in the Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia after 101 days crossing the Pacific Ocean
Famous Birthdays
- Kerry Melville Reid, Australian tennis player (Australian Open 1977; Australian Open doubles 1968, 77; Wimbledon doubles 1978), born in Sydney, Australia
- Mosibudi Mangena, South African black leader (On Your Own), born in Tzaneen, South Africa
About August 7, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
