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February 28, 1947
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Headlines from February 28, 1947
Taft Fails to Halt Movement For 3 Billion Debt Payment; TAFT FAILS TO HALT DEBT PAYMENT IDEA
Knowland rejects Taft and others overtures for compromise; claims sufficient votes for passage
Truman Asks Aid to Greece; British Unable to Bear Cost; Calls Congressional Leaders to Secret Parley to Stress Urgency -- London Says Troops May Stay if Washington Makes Loan TRUMAN ASKS AID BY U.S. TO GREECE
Acheson (Under-Sec) plan at White House conf on aid to Greece
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' Casual Betting Is Not a Crime' In New York, Says Appeals Court; CASUAL BETTING' NOT A CRIME HERE
State Appeals Ct rules casual betting by individuals is not a crime, S Solomon (Sam Boston) case; case revd
Notable Births
1947Stephanie Beacham, English actress[†]
Stephanie Beacham is an English actress. In a career spanning six decades, she has a wide number of credits to her name on film, television, stage and radio in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
1947Salvador Flamenco, Salvadoran footballer[†]
Salvador Flamenco Cabezas is a retired footballer from El Salvador.
Historical Events
1947February 28 incident: In Taiwan, civil disorder is put down with the death of an estimated 18,000 - 28,000 civilians.[†]
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of 35,808 square kilometres, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometres. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.