Historical Events
- US Senate approves the Taft-Hartley Act limiting the power of unions
Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Burcksen, Dutch film editor
- Pete Overend Watts, English rock bassist (Mott The Hoople - "All Young Dudes"), born in Yardley, Birmingham, England (d. 2017)
- Robert "Rab" Noakes, Scottish folk-country singer-songwriter ("Turn A Deaf Ear"), born in St Andrews, Fife
- Stephen R. Donaldson, American sci-fi author (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Lord Foul's Bane), born in Cleveland, Ohio
1947 Highlights
About May 13, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
