Date: July 4, 1947
The formal abolition of Prussia is proclaimed by the Allied Control Council, the Prussian government having already been abolished by the Preußenschlag of 1932. Date: February 25, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Glazier-Higgins-Woodward…
The Malagasy Uprising against French colonial rule begins in Madagascar. Date: March 29, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 29 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947First Tony Awards for Theatrical Achievement, April 6, 1947Hungary Abolishes Noble Ranks and Titles, February…
Cold War: Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe. Date: June 5, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
In Nevada, Boulder Dam is renamed Hoover Dam. Date: April 30, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Largest Iron Meteorite Impact Crater in Sikhote-Alin, Soviet Union — February 12, 1947Malagasy Uprising Begins Against French…
The Journey of Reconciliation, the first interracial Freedom Ride begins through the upper South in violation of Jim Crow laws. The riders wanted enforcement of the United States Supreme Court's 1946 Irene Morgan decision that banned racial segregation in interstate travel. Date: April 9, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April…
February 28 incident: In Taiwan, civil disorder is put down with the death of an estimated 18,000 – 28,000 civilians. Date: February 28, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 28 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Journey of Reconciliation Begins, First…