Historical Events
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias gives up amateur status for $300,000
- Pakistan gains independence from Great Britain
Famous Birthdays
Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel, American author (Rememberance, Zoya, Star, Daddy), born in New York City, New York

Danielle Steel
- Maddy Prior, English folk singer (Steeleye Span, Silly Sisters, Carnival Band), born in Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Peter Christian, English actor, born in Liverpool, England
1947 Highlights
About August 14, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo