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What Happened on July 11, 1947

Famous Birthdays

  • Bo Lundgren, Swedish politician, leader of the Moderate Party (1999-2003), born in Kristianstad, Sweden
  • Francine Reed, American blues and jazz singer (Lyle Lovett), born in Pembroke Township, Illinois
  • Jaroslav Pollák, Slovak soccer midfielder (49 caps, Czechoslovakia; Sparta Prague, Austria Salzburg), born in Nižný Medzev, Slovakia (d. 2020)
  • Jeff Hanna, American country music singer (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), born in Detroit, Michigan

About July 11, 1947

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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