What Happened on July 29, 1947

Historical Events

  • Gas leak explodes in a beauty parlor, 10 women die in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Famous Birthdays

  • Dick Harmon, American golf instructor (Fred Couples, Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Lanny Wadkins, Steve Elkington), born in New Rochelle, NY (d. 2006)
  • Lenny Zakatek [du Platel], Indian-English rock singer (Alan Parsons Project; Gonzalez), born in Karachi, British India
  • Michael Pedicin, American jazz soprano saxophonist, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Famous Deaths

  • Willem Vliegen, Dutch journalist and chairman (SDAP), dies at 84
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights

About July 29, 1947

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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