1947 History, Fun Facts and TriviaQuick Facts from 1947World Changing Event: The first general-purpose computer, the almost 30-ton ENIAC ), contained 18,000 vacuum tubes, 70,000 resistors, and 10,000 capacitors.Influential Songs include Heartaches by Ted Weems, and This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie.The Movies to Watch include Miracle on 34th Street, Gentleman’s Agreement, The Secret Life… Read More
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The Pentagon Becomes Headquarters for the US Department of DefenseDuring World War II, the United States needed a centralized location to house its growing military establishment. In response, the construction of the Pentagon began on September 11, 1941, and was completed on January 15, 1943. The massive five-sided building in Arlington, Virginia, was designed to… Read More
What Happened In 1947?47 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1947 History(answers)1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1947?2. This film, starring Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, and Natalie Wood, won 3 Academy Awards.3. In 1947, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?4. This player broke the modern color barrier in major league baseball… Read More
1947 Popular Music, Songs and ArtistsWoody GuthrieThis Land Is Your LandWoody Guthrie wrote This Land Is Your Land in 1940 as a response to Irving Berlin’s God Bless America. Initially titled God Bless America for Me, the song carried Guthrie’s socialist ideals and criticism of inequality. It wasn’t officially published until 1945 in a small… Read More
1947 Oscars 19th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 13, 1947Venue: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Jack BennyEligibility Year: Films released in 1946Major Wins:The Best Years of Our Lives scooped up the Best Picture award.Fredric March garnered Best Actor for the same film, while Olivia de Havilland was named Best Actress for To Each His Own.Directing &… Read More