Timeline Saturday 8 February 1947

Saturday 8 February 1947

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Events on Saturday 8 February 1947 1

1947 9th Elfstedentocht Winner: Piet Keijzer The first post-war Elfstedentocht was held on 8 February 1947 and symbolised Dutch national recovery. Piet Keijzer won the race. The harsh east wind during this edition earned the stretch between Franeker and Bartlehiem the nickname "de Weg der Martelaren" — the Road of the Martyrs.