Birthday Report for March14th, 1947 |
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Events of the Month for Billy Crystal |
When Billy Crystal entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: In London, former British prime minister Winston Churchill opposes Britain's plans to remove troops completely from India. In Warsaw, Czechoslovakia and Poland agree to sign a 20-year mutual aid treaty. Chinese Premier T.V. Soong resigns from office. In other news, France and Great Britain sign a treaty of alliance. In the U. S., Margaret Truman makes her professional radio debut by singing with the Detroit Symphony. Congress proposes a two-term limit on the presidency. John D. Rockefeller donates land to be used as the permanent site for the United Nations. |
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Entertainment News for the year Billy Crystal was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Billy Crystal was an infant. Television is making its way into the hearts and homes of America with seven stations broadcasting. Meanwhile, on Broadway, it's the first year of the Tony Awards. In the movie theaters, Gentleman's Agreement takes the Best Picture Oscar. ThPopular Music when Billy Crystal was born. songs this year include For Sentimental Reasons and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. |
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Songs |
| When Billy Crystal was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1947, the popular songs were: Anniversary Song performed by Al Jolson; Ballerina performed by Vaughn Monroe; Chi-baba Chi-baba sung by Perry Como; as well as Golden Earrings by Peggy Lee. Also topping the musical charts: Heartaches by Ted Weems; Mam'selle by Art Lund; Near You by Francis Craig Orchestra; and the ever popular Peg o' My Heart by The Harmonicats. |
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| Movie News for the year Billy Crystal was born. |
| While Billy Crystal was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'Gentleman's Agreement'- Directed by Elia Kazan won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1947. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Ronald Colman for his role in 'A Double Life' and the Best Actress Award went to Loretta Young for her role in 'The Farmer's Daughter'. |
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