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Famous Deaths
- Anna von Mildenburg, Austrian Wagnerian soprano, dies at 74
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About January 27, 1947
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
