Historical Events
- After just 6 games of the season, Chicago Blackhawks trade NHL scoring leader Max Bentley along with Cy Thomas to Toronto Maple Leafs for Gus Bodnar, Bud Poile, Gaye Stewart, Bob Goldham, and Ernie Dickens
Event of Interest
Howard Hughes flies "Spruce Goose", a huge wooden airplane for the first and last time
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Pegg, British folk and rock bassist and producer (Fairport Convention 1969-79 & 1985-present; Jethro Tull, 1980-85), born in Birmingham, England
- David Anthony Ahern, Australian composer, born in Sydney
- Hilary Tann, Welsh composer (Shakkei), and educator (Union College, 1980-2023), born in Llwynypia, Glamorgan, Wales (d. 2023)
About November 2, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
