Famous Birthdays
- Chris Wallace, American newscaster (NBC Weekend News), born in Chicago, Illinois
- George Lam, Hong Kong veteran Cantopop singer, born in Hong Kong
Famous Deaths
- Ian Hamilton, British military commander (Boer Wars, Gallipoli Campaign), dies at 94
- Nelson Betancourt, Trinidad and Tobago cricket wicket-keeper (WI Test 1930), dies at 42
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About October 12, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
