Thursday August 14, 1947: on this day

August 14, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1947 can also be written as 8/14/1947 in the US and as 14/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1947 in August 1947 calendar

Here's what happened on August 14, 1947:

• Mildred babe didrikson zaharias gives up amateur status for $300,000.
• India granted independence within british commonwealth.
• Pakistan gains independence from the british indian empire and joins the commonwealth of nations.
• Pakistan gains independence from the british empire.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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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 14, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 07:55 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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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1947

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Famous people born on August 14, 1947:

• Danielle Steel

  American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

• Jiro Taniguchi

  Japanese illustrator and author.

• Maddy Prior

  British folk singer.

• Michel Seurat

  French hostage.

• Joop van Daele

  Dutch manager and footballer.

• Bruce Nash

  American screenwriter and producer of director films.

• George Newsome

  Rocker.

• Peter Christian

  British actor.

• Jacques Myard
• Augustinus Tumaole Bane
• Pasquale La Cerra
• Jirō Taniguchi (谷口 ジロー)

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

• Emmanuelle Béart

  French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

• Mila Kunis

  Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

• Halle Berry

  American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

• Steve Martin

  American comedian and actor.

• David Hallyday

  French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

• Magic Johnson

  American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

• Sarah Brightman

  British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

• Susan Saint James

  American actress.

• Raoul Bova

  Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

• Antonio Fargas

  American actor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1947?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1947.

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

• Phyllis Thaxter

  Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

• Dorothy Stratten

  Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

• Fyvush Finkel

  American actor (b. 1922).

• Bruno Kirby

  American actor and director (d. 2006).

• Sigrid Gurie

  Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

• Gale Sondergaard

  Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Camilla Horn

  She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

• Williom Randolph Hearst

  Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

• Maximiano Kolbe

  Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

• Enzio Ferrari

  Founder of Ferrari S.p.

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Holidays on August 14, 1947:

• Paraguay - Flag Day
• St. Maximilian Kolbe
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
• United States - National Code talkers Day
• Pakistan - Independence Day
• RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
• Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
• United States - National Creamsicles Day

August 14, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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 14, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 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. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - The Lady from 29 Palms
2. Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms