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About August 24th, 1947, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1947 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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- What day of the week was August 24, 1947?
- Who was born on August 24, 1947?
- August 24, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 24, 1947?
- Back in 1947
What day of the week was August 24, 1947?
August 24, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1947 can also be written as 8/24/1947 in the US and as 24/8/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 24, 1947?
Famous people born on August 24, 1947:
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Paulo CoelhoPaulo Coelho is a renowned Brazilian author best known for his novel 'The Alchemist.' His works have been translated into over 80 languages and he is considered one of the most widely read authors in the world. [bio]
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Anne ArcherAnne Archer is an American actress best known for her roles in major films in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly for her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'Fatal Attraction' (1987). She has had a significant career in both film and television, including acclaimed roles in 'Patriot Games' and 'Clear and Present Danger.' [bio]
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Keith MoonLegendary drummer of the rock band The Who, known for his wild and innovative drumming style.
![Roger De Vlaeminck]()
Roger De VlaeminckBelgian professional cyclist known for his achievements in the sport and as part of a notable cycling family.
![Joe Manchin]()
Joe ManchinAmerican politician who served as the 34th Governor of West Virginia and is currently a prominent U.S.
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Bill Sweeney
August 24, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
August 24, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1947 was Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
- Phil Harris - Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette)
August 24, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 24, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1947 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 12:24 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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Someone born on August 24, 1947 is:
78 years 10 months old,
or 946 months and 29 days old,
or 4117 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28823 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1947?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1947.
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For someone born on August 24, 1947, a 1947 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The soundtrack around August 24, 1947 included “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette)” by Phil Harris, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 24, 1947 included The Fugitive, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 24, 1947 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Paulo Coelho, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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