Famous Birthdays
- Billy Bang [William Walker], American free jazz violinist and composer, born in Mobile, Alabama (d. 2011)
- Bruce Pasternack, American executive (President and CEO Special Olympics International 2005-07), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2021)
- Mia Martini, Italian singer, born in Bagnara Calabra, Reggio Calabria, Italy (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947)
American politician and Mayor of New York City (Republican: 1933-45), dies of pancreatic cancer at 64
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About September 20, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo