Famous Birthdays
- Anna Calder-Marshall, English actress (Zulu Dawn), born in Kensington, England
- Bill Narum, American counter-culture figure, illustrator and rock poster and album art designer (ZZ Top), born in Austin, Texas (d. 2009) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Eva Tanguay, Canadian-born singer and entertainer (b. 1879)
1947 Highlights
About January 11, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn