Historical Events
- In the first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 98 by Australia in Brisbane to lose by an innings & 226 runs; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 6 for 29 for match figures of 11 for 31
- USSR joins International Amateur Athletic Union
Famous Birthdays
- Terry Woods, Irish folk, rock, and celtic punk mandolin, cittern, and banjo player and songwriter (The Pogues; Steeleye Span), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Ursula Krechel, German writer (Shanghai far from where), born in Trier, Germany
1947 Highlights
About December 4, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
