Famous Birthdays
- György Orbán, Hungarian choral composer and educator, born in Târgu Mureș, Romania
- Pollamani Krishnamurthy, Indian cricket wicket-keeper (1971 WI tour) (d. 1999)
- Richard C. McCarty, American professor of psychology, born in Portsmouth, Virginia
- Wilko Johnson [John Wilkinson], British guitarist, singer and songwriter (Dr. Feelgood, 1971-77 - "She Does It Right"), born in Canvey Island, Essex, England (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
1947 Highlights
About July 12, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
