Historical Events
- 1st (US Navy) air squadron of jets, Quonset Point, Rhode Island
Famous Birthdays
- David Essex [Cook], English rock vocalist ("Rock On") and actor (That'll Be The Day), born in Plaistow, Essex (now part of Greater London), England
- Spencer Christian, American TV weatherman (Good Morning America), born in Newport News, Virginia
- Torsten Palm, Swedish racing driver, born in Kristinehamn, Sweden
1947 Highlights
About July 23, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
