Historical Events
- Anti-Jewish riots in Aleppo erupt after UN votes to partition Palestine, with cost of 75 lives and the disappearance of medieval manuscript the Aleppo Codex
- CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto Argonauts win 3rd straight and 8th title; beat Calgary Stampeders, 10-9
- UN General Assembly vote to allow the partition of Palestine between Arabs & Jews
Famous Birthdays
- Clare H. Torry, British session singer (Pink Floyd - "The Great Gig in the Sky"), born in Marylebone, London
- Petra Kelly, German politician (co-founder of German Green Party), activist, and writer (Nonviolence Speaks to Power), born in Gunzburg, Bavaria, Germany (d. 1992)
- Ronnie Montrose, American rock guitarist (Montrose; Gamma), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 2012)
1947 Highlights
About November 29, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
