Tuesday August 05, 1947: on this day

August 05, 1947 was the 217th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 05, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1947, who was born and died on August 05, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Near You by Francis Craig & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Down to Earth, directed by Alexander Hall), TV series (e.g. Saturday Night At The Palace) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1947?


August 05, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1947 can also be written as 8/5/1947 in the US and as 5/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1947:

  • Netherlands ceases political action in indonesia, due to un pressure
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  • Thor heyerdahl's balsa wood raft, the ''kon-tiki'', smashes into the reef at raroia in the tuamotu islands after a 101 day, 4,300 mile, voyage across the eastern pacific ocean, proving that pre-historic peoples could hypothetically have traveled to the central pacific islands from south america.
  • The bombay municipal corporation formally takes over the bombay electric supply and transport (best).
  • The muslim majority region formed by the partition of india gain independence from the british empire and adopts the name '''pakistan'''. while the transition is officially at midnight on this day, pakistan celebrates its independence on august 14, compared with india on the 15th, because the pakistan standard time is 30 minutes behind the standard time of india.

August 05, 1947: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 05, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 05, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1947 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 05, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 10:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Who was born on August 05, 1947?


Famous people born on August 05, 1947:

  • Rick Derringer

    American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer.

  • Lew Frankfort

    Lew Frankfort is the former CEO and Chairman of Coach, Inc.

  • France A. Córdova

    Physicist and former director of the National Science Foundation.

  • Angry Anderson

    Australian actor and singer (rose tattoo the party boys, buster brown).

  • Greg Leskiw

    Canadian singer and guitarist (the guess who).

  • Bernie Carbo

    American hairdresser and player.

  • Klaus Schulze

    Composer.

  • Geneviève Yavchitz
  • Joseph-Marie Verlinde
  • Elisabeth Vonarburg
  • Maria Rita Parsi
  • Antonio Steffenoni
  • Marian Dziędziel
  • Giorgio Buzzavo
  • Pasquale Chessa
  • Sef Vergoossen
  • Willie Weeks

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 14 days old,

or 3998 weeks

or 27986 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1947.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1947?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1947.

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August 05, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1947:

  • Joannes D M Cornelissen

    Historian (johann de white).

  • Victor Roelens

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1947:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1947 was Near You by Francis Craig & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Near You

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August 05, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Alexander Hall

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Larry Parks, Marc Platt, Roland Culver

Country: United States of America

Mother Wore Tights

Mother Wore Tights

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall

La casa colorada

La casa colorada

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Miguel Morayta

Starring: Pedro Armendáriz, Amanda del Llano, Bernardo Sancristóbal, Gilberto González

Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, Richard Widmark

Country: United States of America

Life with Father

Life with Father

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn

Country: United States of America

August 05, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

The Borden Show

The Borden Show

Release year: 1947

Starring: Vaughn Taylor

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1947?

On August 05, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1947?

On August 05, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1947?

On August 05, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1947 calendar looked like.

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