Historical Events
- General George Marshall becomes US Secretary of State
- Toronto Maple Leaf rookie Howie Meeker scores 5 goals in a game
Famous Birthdays
David Bowie (1947-2016)
English rock singer-songwriter ("Space Oddity"; "Changes"; "Ziggy Stardust"; "Heroes"), mime, and actor (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence; Labyrinth), born in London, England
- Don Bendell, American author and former Green Beret, born in Akron, Ohio
- Igor Ivanov, Russian-born Canadian chess champion (1981-84, 1985- ), born in Leningrad, USSR
- Samuel Schmid, Swiss politician, born in Rüti bei Büren, Switzerland
- Ted MacDougall, Scottish soccer striker (7 caps; AFC Bournemouth, Manchester United, West Ham United, Norwich City, Southampton), born in Inverness, Scotland
- Terry Sylvester, English guitarist and singer (Hollies, 1969-81 - "YHe Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother";"Lomg Cool Woman In A Black Dress"), born in Liverpool, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Tadeusz Kutrzeba, Polish general during the Second Polish Republic, dies at 61
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About January 8, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
