1947 in History

1947

Paul-André Cadieux, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2024)

Paul-André Cadieux, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2024)

1947

Mark Helprin, American novelist and journalist

Mark Helprin, American novelist and journalist

1947

Laura Tyson, American economist and academic

Laura Tyson, American economist and academic

1947

Richard Lewis, American actor and screenwriter (died 2024)

Richard Lewis, American actor and screenwriter (died 2024)

1947

Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Japanese race car driver

Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Japanese race car driver

1947

Malcolm Wicks, English academic and politician (died 2012)

Malcolm Wicks, English academic and politician (died 2012)

1947

Larry David, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter

Larry David, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter

1947

Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, English politician, Minister for International Security Strategy

Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, English politician, Minister for International Security Strategy

1947

Dave Barry, American journalist and author

Dave Barry, American journalist and author

1947

Betty Buckley, American actress and singer

Betty Buckley, American actress and singer

1947

Mike Burton, American swimmer

Mike Burton, American swimmer

1947

Lembit Ulfsak, Estonian actor and director (died 2017)

Lembit Ulfsak, Estonian actor and director (died 2017)

1947

Roy Señeres, Filipino diplomat and politician (died 2016)

Roy Señeres, Filipino diplomat and politician (died 2016)

1947

Gyanendra, King of Nepal

Gyanendra, King of Nepal

1947

Howard Rheingold, American author and critic

Howard Rheingold, American author and critic

1947

Kim Darby, American actress

Kim Darby, American actress

1947

Jenny Diski, English author and screenwriter (died 2016)

Jenny Diski, English author and screenwriter (died 2016)

1947

Luis Fernando Figari, Peruvian religious leader, founded the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae

Luis Fernando Figari, Peruvian religious leader, founded the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae

1947

Haruomi Hosono, Japanese singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer

Haruomi Hosono, Japanese singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer

1947

Mitch Mitchell, English drummer (died 2008)

Mitch Mitchell, English drummer (died 2008)