Historical Events
- 180 tonne blue whale (record) caught in South Atlantic
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Palmer, British progressive rock drummer (Emerson Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9; Asia - Heat of the Moment), born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England
- John Boswell, American historian, philologist, and writer (Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Sigurd Wallén, Swedish actor and film director (Ebberöds bank, Med folket för fosterlandet), dies at 62
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About March 20, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces