Historical Events
- US President Harry Truman vetoes Taft-Hartley Act
Famous Birthdays
- Candace "Candy" Clark, American actress (Man Who Fell to Earth, Q, American Graffiti), born in Norman, Oklahoma
- David French, British director (Deep Sleep, Bingo)
- Dolores Brooks, American singer (The Crystals - "Then He Kissed Me"; "Da Doo Ron Ron"), born in Brooklyn, New York City
- Ivo Milazzo, Italian comic book artist
- Josef Clemens, German bishop and Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
Famous Deaths
Bugsy Siegel (1906-1947)
American gangster who created casinos in Las Vegas, shot dead in Beverly Hills at 41
1947 Highlights
About June 20, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
