Tuesday August 12, 1947: on this day

August 12, 1947 was the 224th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1947, who was born and died on August 12, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Song of the Thin Man, directed by Edward Buzzell), TV series (e.g. The Walter Compton News) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1947?


August 12, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1947 can also be written as 8/12/1947 in the US and as 12/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 12, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:16 am and setting at 06:13 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 12, 1947?


Famous people born on August 12, 1947:

  • Stefano Benni

    Italian author of satirical text who writes for beppe grillo.

  • John Whalen

    American novelist known for his works exploring the themes of family, identity, and the human condition.

  • John Nathan-Turner

    English author and television director, producer, and writer (d. 2002).

  • Sam Rosen

    American sportscaster.

  • Amedeo Minghi
  • Ingegerd Fränberg
  • William Hartston
  • Moe L'Abbé

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 17 days old,

or 3998 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27989 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1947?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1947.

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August 12, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1947:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1947 was The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady from 29 Palms
  2. - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms

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August 12, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

The October Man

The October Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh

Lured

Lured

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Ray Milland, Marlene Dietrich, Murvyn Vye, Bruce Lester

Captain Boycott

Captain Boycott

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Frank Launder

Starring: Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns

August 12, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:

The Walter Compton News

The Walter Compton News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Walter Compton

Country: United States of America

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

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1947?

On August 12, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1947?

On August 12, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1947?

On August 12, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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