Historical Events
- SS Himera runs aground at Athens, kills 392
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandro Haber, actor (China is Near)
- Ann Compton, news reporter (ABC TV)
- Paula Deen, American chef and restaurateur, born in Albany, Georgia
- Roderic "Rod" Evans, English rocker (The Maze, Deep Purple), born in Eton, Buckinghamshire, England
1947 Highlights
About January 19, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
