Historical Events
- Pakistan's National Flag is approved.
Famous Birthdays
- Brenda Lee Eager, American gospel and soul singer and songwriter, born in Mobile, Alabama
- José Cruz, Puerto Rican-American baseball left fielder (St Louis Cards, Houston Astros), born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico
Ken Dryden (76 years old)
Canadian Hockey HOF goaltender (6 x Stanley Cup; 5 x Vezina Trophy; Conn Smythe Trophy 1971; Montreal Canadiens) and executive, politician, born in Hamilton, Ontario
- Larry Wilcox, actor (Lassie, Officer Jon Baker-CHiPs), born in San Diego, California
Famous Deaths
- Anton Ivanovich Denikin, Russian general (led anti-Bolshevik White forces during Russian Civil war), dies at 73
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About August 8, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
