March 20, 1947

1947John Boswell, American historian, philologist, and academic (died 1994)^[†]

John Eastburn Boswell was an American historian and a full professor at Yale University. Many of Boswell's studies focused on the issue of religion and homosexuality, specifically Christianity and homosexuality. Much of his work addressed the history of marginalized groups, particularly in the context of religion and sexuality.

1947Sigurd Wallén, Swedish actor and director (born 1884)^[†]

Sigurd Richard Engelbrekt Wallén was a Swedish actor, film director, and singer.