The temperature on December 14, 1947 was between 0.8 °C and 6.7 °C and averaged 3.5 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain during 0.3 hours. There was 3.1 hours of sunshine (40%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
February 12 » The largest observed iron meteorite until that time creates an impact crater in Sikhote-Alin, in the Soviet Union.
April 9 » The Journey of Reconciliation, the first interracial Freedom Ride begins through the upper South in violation of Jim Crow laws. The riders wanted enforcement of the United States Supreme Court's 1946 Irene Morgan decision that banned racial segregation in interstate travel.
May 3 » New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect.
August 4 » The Supreme Court of Japan is established.
August 14 » Pakistan gains Independence from the British Empire and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
October 22 » The Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan begins, having started just after the partition of India.
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