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1947Jun, 5

Tom Evans (musician)

Tom Evans, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1983)
Thomas Evans (5 June 1947 – 19 November 1983) was a British musician and songwriter, most notable for his work with the band Badfinger. He co-wrote the song "Without You".

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Events on 1947

  • 10Feb

    Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

    Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia.
  • 5Jun

    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.
  • 15Aug

    Indian independence movement

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

    New York Yankees

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

    Harry S. Truman

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