What generation is 1947? Baby Boomers

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About the Generation (1947)

Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Born during a post-war population boom, they are known for their work ethic, cultural revolutions, and reshaping societal values.

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Famous People (Celebrities) Born in 1947

  • Hillary Clinton (Oct 26, 1947)
  • Elton John (Mar 25, 1947)
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger (Jul 30, 1947)
  • David Bowie (Jan 8, 1947)
  • Stephen King (Sep 21, 1947)
  • Brian May (Jul 19, 1947)
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Apr 16, 1947)
  • Meat Loaf (Sep 27, 1947)
  • Alan Sugar (Mar 24, 1947)
  • Iggy Pop (Apr 21, 1947)

What Happened in 1947

  1. Jan 2 - Mahatma Gandhi begins march for peace in East Bengal
  2. Feb 12 - French fashion designer Christian Dior presents his first influential collection, named the "New Look"
  3. Feb 20 - Earl Mountbatten of Burma appointed as last viceroy of India to oversee the move to independence
  4. Feb 28 - February 28 Massacre: Anti-government uprising in Taiwan is violently put down by Chiang Kai-shek and his Kuomintang-led Republic of China government with the loss of 18,000-28,000 lives. Marks the beginning of the White Terror.
  5. May 3 - Japan's post-war constitution goes into effect, granting universal suffrage, stripping Emperor Hirohito of all but symbolic power and outlawing Japan's right to make war
  6. May 31 - Communists seize power in Hungary
  7. Jun 5 - US Secretary of State George Marshall outlines the "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Western Europe
  8. Jul 7 - Alleged and disputed Roswell UFO incident
  9. Aug 14 - Pakistan gains independence from Great Britain
  10. Aug 15 - India gains independence from Great Britain, remains a dominion until 1950

Top Songs 1947

  1. Near You - Francis Craig
  2. Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep) - Perry Como
  3. Ballerina - Vaughn Monroe
  4. Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) - Tex Williams & The Western Caravan
  5. Peg o' My Heart - Jerry Murad's Harmonicats
  6. Heartaches - Ted Weems
  7. Open The Door, Richard! - Count Basie
  8. This Land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
  9. Mam'selle - Frank Sinatra
  10. Mam'selle - Art Lund

Popular Movies 1947

  1. Out of the Past - Director: Tourneur, Jacques. Country: USA.
  2. Odd Man Out - Director: Reed, Carol. Country: UK.
  3. Black Narcissus - Director: Powell, Michael / Pressburger, Emeric. Country: UK.
  4. Crossfire - Director: Dmytryk, Edward. Country: USA.
  5. Monsieur Verdoux - Director: Chaplin, Charles. Country: USA.
  6. The Lady from Shanghai - Director: Welles, Orson. Country: USA.
  7. Miracle on 34th Street - Director: Seaton, George. Country: USA.
  8. Gentleman's Agreement - Director: Kazan, Elia. Country: USA.
  9. Body and Soul - Director: Rossen, Robert. Country: USA.
  10. Boomerang! - Director: Kazan, Elia. Country: USA.

Who Was US President 1947

Harry S. Truman
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