Discover what happened on 8 August 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
- Anton Denikin (Russian military and political leader (1872–1947))
- Hans Ruch (association football player (1898-1947))
- Otto Gysae (German author (1877–1947))
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- Gerhard Poel (German officer)
- Jakob Degen
- Paddy McMinn (New Zealand rugby union player (1874-1947))
- F. A. Wing (American politician)
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- Christophe de Bonneville
- Alexander Martinus Holst
- Godolphin Henry Vane Milbank ((1865-1947))
- Francis William Cubitt Chiappini ((1872-1947))
- William Persse Caddell ((1876-1947))
- Mary Isabella Roper-Curzon ((died 1947))
- Sonia Revid (Australian dancer)
- Ferdinand August Karthaus (Military officer)
- Leo Pira
- Melania Laenen
- Johannes Walburg
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