Friday August 22, 1947: on this day

August 22, 1947 was the 234th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1947, who was born and died on August 22, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris), movies (e.g. Dark Passage, directed by Delmer Daves), 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 22nd, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1947?


August 22, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1947 can also be written as 8/22/1947 in the US and as 22/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1947 in August 1947 calendar

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August 22, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1947:

  • 14th nfl chicago all-star game: all-stars 16, chi bears 0

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August 22, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 11:15 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 22, 1947?


Famous people born on August 22, 1947:

  • Cindy Williams
    Cindy Williams

    American actress best known for her role as shirley on "laverne and shirley" tv series.

  • Donna Godchaux

    American singer-songwriter (grateful dead heart of gold band, jerry garcia band, and donna jean godchaux band).

  • Bud Cramer

    Bud Cramer is a former U.S.

  • Yves Bot

    French magistrate currently serving as advocate general at european court of justice.

  • Ben Shneiderman

    Scientist.

  • Cindy Williams in Van Nuys

    California, usa; actress (shirley-laverne and shirley).

  • Vichai Sanghamkichakul
  • Massimo Barra
  • Francesco Di Giacomo
  • James Rumbaugh
  • Manfred Klein
  • Robert Cramer
  • Ian Scheckter
  • Leroy Wallace
  • Pier Franco Quaglieni

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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August 22, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 25 days old,

or 3999 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27997 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1947?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1947.

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August 22, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1947:

  • Hans Eicke
  • Alfei Jürgenson

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

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August 22, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1947:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1947:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1947 was Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette)

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August 22, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dark Passage

Dark Passage

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

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

August 22, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1947?

On August 22, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1947?

On August 22, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1947?

On August 22, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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.

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