Historical Events
- XB-45, 1st US 4-engine jet bomber, makes 1st test flight, Muroc, CA
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Fosbury, American athlete (Olympic gold high jump 1968, "Fosbury Flop"), born in Portland, Oregon (d. 2023)
- Judy Loe, British actress (Singles, Meaning of Life), born in Urmston, England
- Kiki Dee [Pauline Matthews], British pop singer ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart"), born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
- Rob Reiner, American Emmy Award-winning actor (All In The Family -"Mike/Meathead") and film director (Stand By Me; When Harry Met Sally; This Is Spinal Tap; The Princess Bride), born in The Bronx, New York
- Teru Miyamoto, Japanese author
Famous Deaths
- Halford John Mackinder, British geographer (Britain and the British Seas), dies at 86
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About March 6, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
