Historical Events
Event of Interest
The brutalized corpse of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") found in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Martin, American-Canadian Tony Award winning stage and screen actress (Pippin; My Favorite Year; SCTV; My Big Fat Greek Wedding films), and Emmy Award winning screenwriter (SCTV), born in Portland, Maine
- Pete Waterman, English record producer (Stock Aitken & Waterman - "Road Block"), born in Stoke Heath, Coventry
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth Short (1924-1947)
American victim in the Black Dahlia case, murdered at 22
1947 Highlights
About January 15, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
