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    1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1947th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 947th year of the 2nd millennium, the 47th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1940s decade. It was the first … See more

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  2. WebJul 22, 2015 · Browse the list of major events that happened in 1947, from political, cultural, sports, and scientific achievements to tragedies and disasters. Find out what happened on any date in 1947 with On This Day.

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    October–November – Great Fires of 1947: Forest fires in Maine consume more than 200,000 acres of wooded land statewide, including over 17,000 acres on Mount Desert Island alone. 16 persons are killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed in the blazes, with total property damage exceeding $23 million.
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    1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1947th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 947th year of the 2nd millennium, the 47th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1940s decade. Quick Facts Millennium:, Centuries: ...
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    The 1947 Royal New Zealand Navy mutinies begin. April 4 – The International Civil Aviation Organization begins operations. The Arab Ba'ath Party is established by merger in Damascus. Edaville Railroad opens in Massachusetts, as the first railway theme park. The largest recorded sunspot group appears on the solar surface.
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  6. WebAugust 29 – US announces the discovery of plutonium fission, suitable for nuclear power generation. September 17–21 – The 1947 Fort Lauderdale Hurricane in southeastern Florida, and also in Alabama, Mississippi, and …

  7. WebLearn about the key events, inventions and culture of 1947, such as the Roswell UFO incident, the Marshall Plan, the IMF, the Cold War and more. Find out the cost of living, the famous births and deaths, and the popular …

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    WebApr 5, 2018 · A book review of 1947: Where Now Begins, by Elisabeth Asbrink, which explores the historical and personal events of 1947 through fragmented scenes. The reviewer argues that the book reveals the …

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    Web1947: A Year in the Collections. Jackie Robinson made history on April 15, 1947, when he broke baseball’s color barrier to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. While winning Rookie of the Year honors and …