Historical Events
The Marshall Plan
US Secretary of State George Marshall outlines the "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Western Europe
Famous Birthdays
- David Hare, English playwright and director (Plenty, The Hours, The Reader), born in St. Leonards-on-Sea, England
- Eric Molobi, South African activist (ANC), born in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 2006)
- Freddie Stone, American rock guitarist (Sly & The Family Stone - "Dance To The Music"), and Christian minister, born in Vallejo, California
- Laurie Anderson, American violinist, composer, and avant-garde artist ("O Superman"; "Let X=X"), born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Tom Evans, British rock guitarist, bass player, and singer-songwriter (Badfinger - "Come and Get It"; "Without You": "Maybe Tomorrow"), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1983)
About June 5, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
