Number 1 Songs in 1947 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Now Is the Hour"
Gracie Fields
A tender farewell song that became one of the most popular records in post-war Britain, resonating with families still separated by the aftermath of war.
US #1
"Near You"
Francis Craig and His Orchestra
This Nashville-produced hit topped the Billboard charts for 17 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running number one of the year.
Biggest Films of 1947 — Box Office Hits
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Box Office: $5.5 million
Cary Grant starred in this screwball comedy alongside Myrna Loy and a young Shirley Temple, becoming one of the top-grossing films of the year.
Fashion and Style of 1947
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1947
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1947