What Happened on January 28, 1947

Historical Events

  • "Bay Psalm" book auctioned for a record $151,000

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeanne Shaheen, American politician (Senator-D-New Hampshire 2009-), born in St. Charles, Missouri
  • MJ Ainsworth, CEO (Institute of Chartered Secretaries)
  • Txetxu Rojo, Spanish soccer forward (18 caps; Athletic Bilbao 413 games) and manager (Athletic Bilbao, Celta Vigo, Osasuna, Real Zaragoza), born in Bilbao, Spain (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Reynaldo Hahn, Venezuelan-French singer, composer, conductor, and music critic, dies at 72
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights

About January 28, 1947

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius