What Happened on March 21, 1947

Historical Events

Catholic Encyclical

Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Fulgens radiatur

  • Test Cricket debut of Bert Sutcliffe, NZ v England at Christchurch

Event of Interest

US President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9835 requiring all federal employees to have "complete and unswerving loyalty to the United States"


1947 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Franco Mussida, Italian progressive rock musician (Premiata Forneria Marconi), born in Milan, Italy
Born in 1947

About March 21, 1947

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries