Historical Events
Film Release
Perennial Christmas film "Miracle on 34th St" starring John Payne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by George Seaton is released
- WW II sugar rationing finally ends in US (began May 28, 1942)
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Leonard, American R&B singer (Temptations, 1975-83 - "In A Lifetime"; "Power"), born in Washington, D.C.
- Henry Cisneros, first Hispanic to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city (San Antonio), later Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton Administration
- Laloo Prasad Yadav, Indian politician (Minister of Railways, 2004-09), born in Gopalganj, Bihar, India
Famous Deaths
- David I. Walsh, 46th Governor of Massachusetts, dies at 74
About June 11, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
