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1947 - Wikipedia
The National Security Act of 1947 becomes effective on this day, creating the United States Air Force, National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Major Events of 1947 - Historical Moments That Defined the Year ...
Discover the most significant events of 1947, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
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Historical Events in 1947 - On This Day
Historical events from year 1947. Learn about 339 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1947 or search by date or keyword.
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1947 Events & Facts - Baby Boomers
What Happened in 1947? U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall calls for a European recovery effort, popularly called the "Marshall Plan." North America and Europe both experience severe winters. New York is hit with 28 inches of snow (Dec. 17), while Britain has its harshest winter in over 50 years.
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1947 History, Fun Facts and Trivia - Pop Culture Madness
In 1947, the SS Grandcamp docked and loaded with over 7,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, exploded in the Port of Texas City, killing 581 and injuring over 5,000. The explosion was equivalent to 3.2 kilotons of TNT, making it one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.
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1947 Archives | HISTORY
In 1947, both India and Pakistan won independence from Great Britain. America launched the Marshall Plan to help war-torn Europe rebuild, and the U.N. partitioned Palestine, creating the state of...
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26 Facts About 1947 - OhMyFacts
Discover 26 fascinating facts about the pivotal year 1947, from historical events to cultural milestones that shaped the world.
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What Happened In 1947 - Historical Events 1947 - EventsHistory
What happened in the year 1947 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1947.
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Year 1947 Fun Facts, Trivia, and History - HubPages
This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1947. Find out about popular radio shows, movies, music, books, foods, sports facts, famous birthdays, and other cool pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1940s-themed trivia game.
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Events of 1947 - Historycentral
Best Actress: Loretta Young ... "The Farmer's Daughter" The prize was awarded jointly to: THE FRIENDS SERVICE COUNCIL (The Quakers), London. Founded in 1647. THE AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE (The Quakers), Washington. The society's first official meeting was held in 1672. Fiction: Robert Penn Waren ... "All the King's Men"