Historical Events
- KPO-AM in San Francisco CA changes call letters to KNBC (now KNBR)
- Schilderijenvervalser Han of Meegeren to 1 years jail sentenced
Famous Birthdays
- Buck Dharma [Donald Roeser], American rock guitarist and singer (Blue Oyster Cult - "Don't Fear The Reaper"), born in Queens, New York
- J. C. Crowley, American country-rock singer-songwriter (Player - "Baby Come Back"), born in Houston, Texas
- Patrice Leconte, French film director (Monsieur Hire, Hairdresser's Husband)
- Ron Bryant, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants), born in Redlands, California
Famous Deaths
- Emmuska Orczy, Hungarian-born British Baroness and writer (The Scarlet Pimpernel), dies at 82
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About November 12, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
