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Events on Monday 13 October 1947 2
1859 – 1947Sidney Webb (1859-1947)Died 13 October 1947, aged 88Sidney Webb was a British socialist, economist and early member of the Fabian Society. With his wife Beatrice he co-founded the London School of Economics and the New Statesman. He wrote the Labour Party's Clause IV and served in Labour cabinets.
19471947 World Snooker ChampionshipDonaldson BreakthroughThe first championship after Joe Davis retirement. Winner: Walter Donaldson; Runner-up: Fred Davis. Score: 82–63.