Saturday August 09, 1947: on this day

August 09, 1947 was the 221st day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 09, 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 09, 1947, who was born and died on August 09, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1947?


August 09, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 221st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1947 can also be written as 8/9/1947 in the US and as 9/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:27 pm and setting at 02:41 pm.

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 09, 1947?


Famous people born on August 09, 1947:

  • Roy Hodgson

    Manager and english footballer.

  • JJ Lionel

    Jean-jacques blairon, a belgian musician who was born 9 august 1947, is known as j. j. blairon.

  • Barbara Mason

    American r&b/soul singer-songwriter.

  • John Varley

    American author.

  • Larry Wilcox

    Actor.

  • Jurij Leonovič Al'šic
  • Carlo Florimbi
  • Enzo Gusman
  • Amanda McBroom
  • Jungo Morita
  • Jaume Sabaté

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 19 days old,

or 3998 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27991 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1947?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1947.

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August 09, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1947:

  • Giorgio Morelli
  • Reginald Innes Pocock

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1947:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1947:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1947 was Near You by Francis Craig & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 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 09, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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 09, 1947?

On August 09, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1947?

On August 09, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1947?

On August 09, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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.

Saturday August 9, 1947