Elton John Brian May. OJ Simpson. Terry Griffiths. In 1947 your-shopping cost:. Pint of beer Road tax TV licence Packet of Cigarettes. Cinema ticket Gallon of petrol. One way New York flight Three bedroom semi. Bottle of scotch. 7p (1s 4d) £8.50p (£8 10s). £2 15p (3%-) 6'/4p(ls 3d). 10p (2/-) £87 £2,200. £1551)11 11 I. A police canslable earned 1'271-1 ;l year. IT'S YOUR. 60th BIRTHDAY. 1947 was a very special year. Famous people who were also born In 1947 Include:. Dave Davies. Arnold Schwarzenegger David Bowie.