Sunday October 26, 1947: on this day

October 26, 1947 was the 299th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1947, who was born and died on October 26, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Do by Dinah Shore), movies (e.g. Body and Soul, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. Eye Witness) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1947?


October 26, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1947 can also be written as 10/26/1947 in the US and as 26/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

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October 26, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1947:

  • The maharaja of kashmir agrees to allow his kingdom to join india.

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October 26, 1947: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Boston Yanks - Chicago Cardinals : 7 - 27
  • Chicago Bears - Washington Redskins : 56 - 20
  • Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 34
  • Los Angeles Rams - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 14
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 38 - 21
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October 26, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 03:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Who was born on October 26, 1947?


Famous people born on October 26, 1947:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Hillary Rodham

    Former First Lady and U.S.

  • Adely Rodham

    Adely Rodham is an American politician who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, as a United States Senator from...

  • Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn Smith is an American actress and businesswoman, best known for her role as Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie's Angels.

  • John Robbins

    American baskin-robbins heir, a young american who was trained from childhood to become the head of the largest ice-cream business in the...

  • Michèle Bernard

    Michèle bernard is a french singer-songwriter known for her poetic and engaging songs that often touch on social and political themes.

  • Reg Empey

    Reg Empey is a British politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly and as a Member of Parliament.

  • Ian Ashley

    German-english race car driver.

  • Trevor Joyce

    Irish scholar and poet.

  • Ricardo Asch

    Argentinian gynecologist and endocrinologist.

  • Kenzo Kitakata

    Japanese author.

  • Jim Clack
  • Walter Spedicato

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Maureen Teefy
    Maureen Teefy

    American singer and actress.

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October 26, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 5 months old,

or 917 months and 3 days old,

or 3987 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27914 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1947?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1947.

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October 26, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1947:

  • Edwin Savage

    English priest and author (b. 1862).

  • Canon Edwin Sidney Savage

    English rector (born 1862).

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1947:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1947 was You Do by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Do
  2. - Kokomo, Indiana
  3. - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
  4. - Mickey

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October 26, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Body and Soul

Body and Soul

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere

Country: United States of America

Monsieur Vincent

Monsieur Vincent

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Maurice Cloche

Starring: Pierre Fresnay, Aimé Clariond, Jean Debucourt, Lise Delamare

Cass Timberlane

Cass Timberlane

Release year: 1947

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Zachary Scott, Tom Drake

Escape Me Never

Escape Me Never

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Eleanor Parker, Gig Young

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: George Raft, George Brent, Randolph Scott, Joan Blondell

October 26, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Eye Witness

Eye Witness

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

Meet the Press

Meet the Press

Release year: 1947

Starring: David Gregory, Tim Russert, Lawrence E. Spivak, Chuck Todd

Country: United States of America

The Handle Bar

The Handle Bar

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jimmy Edwards, Charmian Innes, Humphrey Lestocq, Barry Phelps

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Release year: 1947

Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon

Country: United States of America

Seven Arts Quiz

Seven Arts Quiz

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bill Slater

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1947?

On October 26, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1947?

On October 26, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1947?

On October 26, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1947?

October 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1947 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 26, 1947