Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Tennessee Williams' stage drama "A Streetcar Named Desire", starring Jessica Tandy, Marlon Brando, and Kin Hunter, and directed by Elia Kazan opens the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 855 performances, wins a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize
Famous Birthdays
- John Wilson, Irish rock drummer (Them, 1965), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
1947 Highlights
About December 3, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
