Famous Birthdays
- Anne Archer, American actress (Fatal Attraction, Patriot Games), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jimmy Fox, American drummer (The James Gang - "Funk #49"), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Joe Manchin, American politician (Governor of West Virginia 2005-10, Senator-D-WV 2010-), born in Farmington, West Virginia
- Paulo Coelho, Brazilian author (The Alchemist), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Roger De Vlaeminck, Belgian racing cyclist, born in Eeklo, East Flanders, Belgium
- Vladimir Masorin, Russian admiral (commanded the Caspian Flotilla 1996-2002), born in Bely, Tver Oblast, Soviet Union
1947 Highlights
About August 24, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
