What Happened on November 29, 1947

Historical Events

  • Anti-Jewish riots in Aleppo erupt after UN votes to partition Palestine, with cost of 75 lives and the disappearance of medieval manuscript the Aleppo Codex
  • CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto Argonauts win 3rd straight and 8th title; beat Calgary Stampeders, 10-9
  • UN General Assembly vote to allow the partition of Palestine between Arabs & Jews
1947 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Clare H. Torry, British session singer (Pink Floyd - "The Great Gig in the Sky"), born in Marylebone, London
  • Petra Kelly, German politician and activist (German Green Party), born in Gunzburg, Bavaria
  • Ronnie Montrose, American rock guitarist (Montrose; Gamma), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 2012)
Born in 1947

About November 29, 1947

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

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