Deaths on January 5

Charles Schlee

Died on January 5, 1947

Charles Schlee, Danish-American cyclist (b. 1873)

Charles Wilhelm Daniel Schlee (July 21, 1873 – January 5, 1947) was an American racing cyclist who competed 1902–1911, mostly in New Jersey. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Cambridge, Maryland.He competed in Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St Louis, Missouri and won the gold medal in the 5 mile race.He also competed in the following events:

1/3 mile - fourth position

1/2 mile - eliminated in the semifinals

1 mile - eliminated in the first round

2 miles - place unknown

25 miles - did not finish

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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.

Deaths on January 5

Charles Schlee

Died on January 5, 1947

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Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

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