Malagasy Uprising Begins Against French Colonial Rule, March 29, 1947

Thor Heyerdahl and five crew mates set out from Peru on the Kon-Tiki to demonstrate that Peruvian natives could have settled Polynesia. Date: April 28, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Journey of Reconciliation…

Saab produces its first automobile. Date: June 10, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Hungary Abolishes Noble Ranks and Titles, February 14, 1947Bizone Formed in Allied-Occupied Germany January 1, 1947Taiwan February 28 Incident: Civil…

Thomas Goldsmith Jr. files a patent for a "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device", the first ever electronic game. Date: January 25, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Truman Doctrine Proclaimed to Contain Communism March…

First Indochina War: The French gain complete control of Hanoi after forcing the Viet Minh to withdraw to the mountains. Date: February 18, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Kon-Tiki Expedition Launches from Peru…

Proceedings of the U.S. Congress are televised for the first time. Date: January 3, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 3 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1947Royal New Zealand Navy Mutiny Begins – April 1, 1947Christian Dior Unveils New Look,…