Those born in 1947 would be 77 years old today. They've been alive for an impressive 77 years! Use our age calculator to explore the specific number of days, weeks, or even months they've been around. The transistor, a revolutionary invention that paved the way for modern electronics, was invented in 1947. Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball player in 1947, breaking racial barriers in sports.
Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1947 when you were 77 years old.
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