Historical Events
Engagement of Interest
Engagement of Britain's Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten
Historic Event
Spain votes for Franco monarchy
Famous Birthdays
- (John) "Mitch" Mitchell, British drummer (Jimi Hendrix Experience), born in Ealing, Middlesex, England (d. 2008)
- Haruomi Hosono, Japanese musician (Yellow Magic Orchestra), born in Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Jerney Kaagman, Dutch singer (Earth & Fire), born in The Hague, Netherlands
O.J. Simpson (75 years old)
American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, broadcaster and actor (Heisman Trophy 1968; NFL MVP 1973; Buffalo Bills), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Lucjan Żeligowski, Polish general (b. 1865)
1947 Highlights
About July 9, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer