What is 2016 1947?

2016:

• 2016 was a leap year, starting on a Friday.
• Some notable events that occurred in 2016 include the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union in a referendum known as Brexit, the United States electing Donald Trump as president, the Summer Olympics being held in Rio de Janeiro, and the death of prominent figures such as Muhammad Ali and David Bowie.
• In popular culture, "Pokémon Go" was released and became a global phenomenon, while the "Mannequin Challenge" became a viral trend on social media.
• In terms of technology, Samsung recalled the Galaxy Note 7 due to battery issues, and NASA's Juno spacecraft entered Jupiter's orbit.
• The World Health Organization declared the Zika virus outbreak a public health emergency.

1947:

• In 1947, India gained independence from British rule, resulting in the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan.
• The Marshall Plan was implemented by the United States as a program to help rebuild Europe after World War II.
• The Cold War began between the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to increased tensions and the formation of NATO.
• The Roswell UFO incident occurred in New Mexico, sparking speculation about extraterrestrial life.
• In sports, the first NASCAR race was held, and Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
• Popular songs from 1947 include "Peg o' My Heart" by The Harmonicats and "Near You" by Francis Craig.