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7 December 1947 at a glance
- Day of the week
- 7 December 1947 was a Sunday.
- Top Film of 1947
- The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1947 was Forever Amber.
- Star sign
- The star sign for 7 December is Sagittarius.
- Chinese zodiac
- In the Chinese zodiac, 7 December 1947 fell in the Year of the Pig.
- Birthstone
- The birthstone for December is Turquoise.
- Moon phase
- The moon phase on 7 December 1947 was Waning Crescent.
On this day: 7 December
- 1936 Australian cricketer Jack Fingleton becomes the first player to score centuries in four consecutive Test innings.
- 1941 World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Imperial Japanese Navy carries out a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet and its defending Army and Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (For Japan's near-simultaneous attacks on Eastern Hemisphere targets, see December 8.)
- 1942 World War II: British commandos conduct Operation Frankton, a raid on shipping in Bordeaux harbour.
- 1949 Chinese Civil War: The Government of the Republic of China moves from Nanjing to Taipei, Taiwan.
- 1962 Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his power to advisory and legislative councils.
Famous people born on 7 December
- Aaron Carter, American singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor (1987–2022)
- Dan Bilzerian, American poker player and internet celebrity (born 1980)
- Susan Collins, American politician (born 1952)
- C. Thomas Howell, American actor, director, (born 1966)
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Events of 1947 in Australia
A selection from Wikipedia's '1947 in Australia'. Not a complete list.
- 1 January – A massive hailstorm strikes Sydney, causing hundreds of injuries and an estimated £1 million damage.
- 6 February – William McKell stands down as Premier of New South Wales following royal approval of his appointment as Governor-General. The Labor Party elects James McGirr as its leader and the new Premier.
- 15 March – A state election is held in Western Australia. The Labor government of Frank Wise is defeated by the Liberal/Country coalition led by Ross McLarty.
Life in Australia in 1947
Prime Minister
Ben Chifley
Monarch
King George VI
Petrol (per litre)
$0.01
Loaf of Bread
$0.07
Average House
$1,800
Weekly Wage
$4.50
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Famous Faces Born in the 1940s
Well-known people born in the same decade as you, not on your birthday.
Olivia Newton-John26 September 1948SingerView their day →Angry Anderson5 August 1947Rock singerView their day →Rick Springfield23 August 1949Musician & singer-songwriterView their day →Bon Scott9 July 1946SingerView their day →Miriam Margolyes18 May 1941ActressView their day →John Farnham1 July 1949SingerView their day →Cassandra Harris15 December 1948ActressView their day →Helen Reddy25 October 1941Singer & actressView their day →Sources: Wikidata and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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