Births on January 13

Jacek Majchrowski

Born on January 13, 1947

Jacek Majchrowski, Polish historian, lawyer, and politician

Jacek Maria Majchrowski (born 13 January 1947 in Sosnowiec) is a Polish politician, lawyer, historian, and the current mayor of Kraków since 2002, making him the longest serving mayor in the history of the city. He is also a professor at the Jagiellonian University.

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Events on 1947

10 Feb

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia.
5 Jun

George Marshall
Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe.
15 Aug

Indian independence movement
India gains Independence from British rule after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
30 Sep

New York Yankees
The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, is televised for the first time.
5 Oct

Harry S. Truman
The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

Births on January 13

Jacek Majchrowski

Born on January 13, 1947

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Events on 1947

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

George Marshall

Indian independence movement

New York Yankees

Harry S. Truman