9 January 1947 January 8, 2012 Author: Staff The Black Dahlia (Elizabeth “Betty” Short) is last seen alive. Famous Words of Inspiration..."We seem to be going through a period of nostalgia, and everyone seems to think yesterday was better than today. I don't think it was, and I would advise you not to wait ten years before admitting today was great. If you're hung up on nostalgia, pretend today is yesterday and just go out and have one hell of a time." Art Buchwald — Click here for more from Art Buchwald Related posts: 2 November 1947 25 November 1947 29 November 1947 29 December 1778 Categories: History Tags: 1947, 9 January