Historical Events
"Black Dahlia" Found Dead
The brutalized corpse of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") found in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Martin, American-Canadian Tony Award-winning stage and screen actress (Pippin; My Favorite Year; SCTV; My Big Fat Greek Wedding films), and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter (SCTV), born in Portland, Maine
- Pete Waterman, English record producer (Stock Aitken & Waterman - "Road Block"), born in Stoke Heath, Coventry, England
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth Short (1924-1947)
American victim in the Black Dahlia case, murdered at 22
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About January 15, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
