Russel Luke Honoré is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army. He served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia, from 2004 until his retirement in 2008.

1947Viggo Jensen, Danish footballer and manager^[†]

Viggo Biehl Jensen is a Danish former football player and manager. He was most recently the manager of Danish Superliga side Silkeborg IF.

1947Diane E. Levin, American educator and author^[†]

Diane Elizabeth Levin is an American author, educator, and advocate known for her work in media literacy and media effects on children.

1947Theodore Long, American wrestling referee and manager^[†]

Theodore Robert Rufus Long is an American former professional wrestling referee, manager and authority figure best known for his tenures in NWA, WCW and WWE.

Historical Events

1947Typhoon Kathleen hits the Kantō region, in Japan killing around 1,000-2,000 people.^[†]

Typhoon Kathleen was a typhoon that approached Japan in September 1947. Kathleen brought record heavy rain at the time, causing major destruction in the Kanto region.

Headlines from September 15, 1947

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Youth, 14, Admits the Kidnapping And Slaying of Boy, 11, FBI Reports; BOY, 11, KIDNAPPED, SLAIN BY YOUTH, 14

MAYOR PLANS DRIVE FOR MORE STATE AID; Pressure on Budget by Rising Food Prices Also May Spur Move to Increase Fares O'Dwyer to Ask More State Help As Price Rises Press on Budget

Italian Red Chief Charges U.S. Is Preparing for War; ITALIAN RED CHIEF SAYS WE PLAN WAR

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