Historical Events
- 180 tonne blue whale (record) caught in South Atlantic
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Palmer, British progressive rock drummer (Emerson Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9; Asia - Heat of the Moment), born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England
- John Eastburn Boswell, medievalist
Famous Deaths
- Sigurd Wallén, Swedish actor and film director (Ebberöds bank, Med folket för fosterlandet), dies at 62
1947 Highlights
About March 20, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
