Historical Events
- BF Goodrich announced the development of tubeless tire (Akron Ohio)
- Laos accepts constitution for parliamentary democracy
Famous Birthdays
- Butch Trucks, American drummer (The Allman Brothers - "Whipping Post"), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Ture Rangström, Swedish composer, dies at 62
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About May 11, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
