Historical Events
Contract of Interest
Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign a MLB contract; Brooklyn GM, Branch Rickey announces Dodgers had bought Robinson’s contract from Montreal Royals
- King Frederik IX of Denmark crowned
Famous Birthdays
- Bunny Wailer [Neville O'Riley Livingston], Jamaican vocalist and percussionist (The Wailers with Bob Marley), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Bally, Swiss linguist (Le langage et la vie), dies at 82
About April 10, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
