Date: January 1, 1947
Soviet NKVD forces in Hungary abduct Béla Kovács—secretary-general of the majority Independent Smallholders' Party—and deport him to the USSR in defiance of Parliament. His arrest is an important turning point in the Communist takeover of Hungary. Date: February 25, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this…
The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievement. Date: April 6, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947International Monetary Fund Begins Financial Operations March 1, 1947Thor Heyerdahl Launches Kon-Tiki Voyage from Peru, April…
The "Indian Independence Bill" is presented before the British House of Commons, proposing the independence of the Provinces of British India into two sovereign countries: India and Pakistan. Date: July 4, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 4 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today)…
The Soviet Union completes development of the AK-47, one of the first proper assault rifles. Date: November 13, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 13 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947United Airlines Flight 521 Crashes at LaGuardia Airport, 43 Killed,…
The International Monetary Fund begins financial operations. Date: March 1, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 1 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Allied Control Council Abolishes Prussia, February 25, 1947Exodus 1947 Departs France for Palestine July 11, 1947Texas City Freighter…
Typhoon Kathleen hits the Kantō region, in Japan killing around 1,000-2,000 people. Date: September 15, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 15 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Exodus 1947 Departs France for Palestine July 11, 1947Royal New Zealand Navy Mutiny…