Historical Events
- "Chocolate Soldier" opens at Century Theater NYC for 69 performances
- Belgian government of Huysmans resigns
Event of Interest
US President Harry Truman introduces Truman-doctrine to fight communism
1947 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jill O'Hara, American Broadway actress (Promises! Promises!), born in Warren, Pennsylvania
- Kalervo Palsa, Finnish artist (d. 1987)
Mitt Romney (76 years old)
American politician (Senator-R-Utah 2019-, 70th Governor of Massachusetts 2003-07, 2012 presidential candidate), born in Detroit, Michigan
Born in 1947
Famous Deaths
- "Winston Churchill the American", American novelist (b. 1871)
- Smith Wigglesworth, British religious figure, dies at 87
About March 12, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
