Famous Birthdays
- Davie Robb, Scottish soccer forward (5 caps; Aberdeen FC 251 games), born in Broughty Ferry, Scotland (d. 2022)
- Rodney Bingenheimer, American disc jockey, born in Mountain View, California
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Machen, Welsh author (The Great God Pan), dies at 84
- George L. Funke, Dutch botanist (Flower Physiology), dies after an operation at 50
1947 Highlights
About December 15, 1947
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
