Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Gentlemen's Agreement" directed by Elia Karan and starring Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire premieres in New York (Best Picture 1948)
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Lee Sexton, American bass guitarist (Little Charlie and the Night Cats), born in North Carolina (d. 1995)
- Callum Alexander MacDonald, Scottish historian, born in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire (d. 1997)
- Pat "Dirty" Daugherty, American rocker (Black Oak Arkansas)
Famous Deaths
- Martin Dibelius, German theologist (That Drawer Jahwes), dies at 64
1947 Highlights
About November 11, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
