What happened on 17 April 1947?

Discover what happened on 17 April 1947 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • August Crone-Münzebrock (German politician (1882-1947))
  • Juana la Macarrona (Spanish flamenco dancer (1870–1947))
  • Sylweriusz Wilczyński (Polish officer)
  • Jalo Aura (Finnish politician (1886-1947))
  • Bardan Nadi (politician)
  • Lucy Berthet (Belgian opera singer)
  • Richard Heidan
  • Adolf Hille
  • Frank Hartley Anderson (American architect, wood engraver, illustrator)
  • Izso Glickstein ((1889–1947))
  • Robert Peel Trefusis ((1880-1947))
  • Maud Mary Brown ((died 1947))
  • Andrew Bosman (South African military officer)
  • Niklas Bergius
  • Jozef Niederer