Historical Events
Cricket History
In first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 58 by Australia in Brisbane; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 5 for 2 off 2.3 overs; Don Bradman scores 185 as Australia wins by an innings & 226 runs
Famous Birthdays
- Alain Bashung, French singer-songwriter (Gaby oh Gaby), born in Paris, France (d. 2009)
- Andy Ripley, English rugby union #8 (24 caps; British Lions 1974), born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England (d. 2010)
- Bob Fulton, Australian rugby league five eighth (35 Tests; Manly, Warrington, Easts; RL "Immortal") and coach (39 Tests Australia; Manly, Easts), born in Warrington, England (d. 2021)
- Dennis Ward, Australian rugby league halfback (6 Tests; Canterbury- Bankstown RLFC, Manly RLFC), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Aleister Crowley, British occultist, founded the religion of Thelema, dies at 72
- G. H. Hardy, English mathematician (Hardy–Weinberg principle, A Mathematician's Apology), dies at 70
1947 Highlights
About December 1, 1947
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
