What Happened on September 25, 1947

Historical Events

Cannes Film Festival

2nd Cannes Film Festival ends with six different awards presented including Best Musical for Vincente Minnelli's" Ziegfeld Follies" and Walt Disney's "Dumbo" Best Animation

Famous Birthdays

Cheryl Tiegs, American model (Sports Illustrated) and fashion designer, born in Breckenridge, Minnesota
John Fiddler, British rock vocalist and guitarist (British Lions), born in Darlaston, Wednesbury, England
Zekkariyas [Cecil Womack], American soul songwriter, singer, and record producer (Womack & Womack - "Teardrops"), Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2013)

Born in 1947

1947 Highlights