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The winter had a lasting effect on Britain's industry; by February 1947 it was already estimated that that year's industrial output would be down by 10 per cent. [5] The effects of the March floods added a further £250–375 million (equivalent to £12.36–18.53 billion in 2023) [16] in damage. [11]
The procession is watched by an estimated 400,000 television viewers and is the oldest surviving telerecording in Britain. [ 26 ] 25 November – New Zealand ratifies the Statute of Westminster and thus becomes independent of legislative control by the United Kingdom.
Annexed by Britain as a Crown Colony in 1946, and became a part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Singapore Malaya [e] 16 September: 1963: Became self-governing on 3 June 1959, and became a part of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Subsequently gained independence from Malaysia on the 9 August 1965. [13]
1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1947th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 947th year of the 2nd millennium, the 47th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1940s decade.
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The initial primary goal of the operation was declared as "to impose upon Russia the will of the United States and the British Empire.Even though 'the will' of these two countries may be defined as no more than a square deal for Poland, that does not necessarily limit the military commitment". [3]
January 1, 1947: "Bizonia" created in western Germany by merger of the U.S. and British occupation zones. January 26, 1947: Crash of KLM DC-3 airplane in Denmark kills all 22 passengers and crew, including Prince Gustaf, second in line for the throne of King of Sweden. The following events occurred in January 1947:
Operation Blackcurrant was a Royal Navy peacetime operation carried out January to February 1947 to provide electrical power during a power shortage.. A combination of low coal stockpiles and the effects of the cold weather on the transport network led to a shortage of fuel reaching power stations, forcing many to shut down or reduce their outputs.