October 20th (1947) was a Monday. It's the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 72 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 20th October, 1947
» The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communism called Communist infiltration of Hollywood, resulting in Hollywood blacklist e.g a blacklist that prevents some from working in the industry for years.
» United States–Pakistan relations or United States of America and Islamic Republic of Pakistan establish diplomatic relations for the first time.
October 20th Famous Deaths for 1947
» Gilbert Bougnol, French fencer (b. 1866)
October 20th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints or feast days:
» Acca of Hexham
» Artemius
» Caprasius of Agen
» Irene of Tomar
» October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Jomo Kenyatta called Kenyatta Day (Kenya, until 2010)
» Revolution Day, one of the two Días Patrios (Guatemala) or Patriotic Days (Guatemala)
» World Osteoporosis Day (International observances e.g international)