1947 (AD 1947) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1947 (AD 1947) (28)

• Alan Guth (Born: 1947-02-27) — Pioneering cosmologist known for developing the theory of cosmic inflation.
• Albert Brooks (Born: 1947-07-22) — Versatile American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter.
• Aleister Crowley (Died: 1947-12-01) — Founder of Thelema, a major occultist, poet, and ceremonial magician.
• Alfred North Whitehead (Died: 1947-12-30) — Pioneering philosopher and mathematician who established Process Philosophy.
• Ali Abdullah Saleh (Born: 1947-03-21) — Yemeni military officer and politician who served as President of Yemen from 1990 to 2012.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger (Born: 1947-07-30) — Iconic Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician.
• Assata Shakur (Born: 1947-07-16) — Black American activist, revolutionary, and fugitive known for her political militancy.
• Aung San (Died: 1947-07-19) — Burmese politician and independence activist, considered the 'Father of the Nation' of Myanmar.
• Bill Champlin (Born: 1947) — Versatile American musician known for his work with Sons of Champlin and Chicago.
• Brian May (Born: 1947-07-19) — Iconic lead guitarist for Queen, acclaimed musician, and astrophysicist.
• David Bowie (Born: 1947-01-08) — The 'chameleon of rock,' Bowie redefined popular culture through constant artistic reinvention.
• Don Henley (Born: 1947-07-22) — Founding member of the Eagles, acclaimed songwriter, and successful solo recording artist.
• Elton John (Born: 1947-03-25) — Iconic British musician known for flamboyant style, songwriting, and charity work.
• G. H. Hardy (Died: 1947-12-01) — Pioneering British mathematician known for number theory and the Hardy–Weinberg principle.
• Hillary Clinton (Born: 1947-10-26) — American politician, diplomat, and former Secretary of State, known for her extensive public service.
• Jack Carter (politician) (Born: 1947) — American politician and environmentalist, son of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
• James Patterson (Born: 1947-03-22) — Bestselling American author known for thrillers, selling over 425 million copies.
• Jeff Lynne (Born: 1947-12-30) — Visionary songwriter and producer, best known for co-founding ELO and crafting classic pop-rock hits.
• Johan Cruyff (Born: 1947-04-25) — Dutch football legend, pioneer of Total Football, and influential manager.
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Born: 1947-04-16) — Legendary center known for his scoring record and Skyhook shot in the NBA.
• Kurt Lewin (Died: 1947-02-12) — Pioneering German-American psychologist, founder of social and action research.
• Larry David (Born: 1947-07-02) — Master of awkward comedy, known for dry wit and observational humor in TV and film.
• Lillian Lehman (Born: 1947-02-12) — American actress known for roles in soap operas and guest spots on popular television shows.
• Max Planck (Died: 1947-10-04) — Founder of quantum theory and a pioneer of modern physics.
• O. J. Simpson (Born: 1947-07-09) — NFL star and actor whose career was overshadowed by high-profile criminal trials.
• Paco de Lucía (Born: 1947-12-21) — Virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and pioneer of new flamenco fusion.
• Salman Rushdie (Born: 1947-06-19) — Magical realist novelist exploring diasporic connections between East and West.
• Stephen King (Born: 1947-09-21) — Master of modern horror, exploring the depths of the human psyche through genre fiction.