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April 28, 1947 was the 118th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 28, 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 April 28, 1947, who was born and died on April 28, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mam'selle by Dennis Day), movies (e.g. Dishonored Lady, directed by Robert Stevenson), TV series (e.g. Birthday Party) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 28, 1947?
- April 28, 1947: What happened on that day?
- April 28, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 28, 1947?
- April 28, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 28, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- April 28, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 28, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 28, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 28, 1947?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1947?
- Who was the Pope on April 28, 1947?
What day of the week was April 28, 1947?
April 28, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 118th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1947 can also be written as 4/28/1947 in the US and as 28/4/1947 in UK and Europe.
April 28, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 28, 1947:
- Thor heyerdahl and five crew mates set out from peru on the kon-tiki to demonstrate that peruvian natives could have settled polynesia.
April 28, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 28, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 28th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 28, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1947 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:45 pm and setting at 03:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on May 05, 1947.
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Who was born on April 28, 1947?
Famous people born on April 28, 1947:
- Christian Jacq
French author and egyptologist.
- Steve Khan
Jazz musician "christmas waltz".
- Nicola LeFanu
English academic and composer.
- Harish Rawat
Politician.
- André Angot
- Adriano Savio
- Marco Santagata
- Ad Visser
- Carlo Vizzini
- Ken St. Andre
- Tom Barrack
- Claude Carrara
- Noemí Rial
Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaAmerican actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.
![Penélope Cruz]()
Penélope CruzSpanish actress.
![Min-sik Choi]()
Min-sik ChoiMin-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.
![Jacques Dutronc]()
Jacques DutroncFrench singer, songwriter and guitarist.
![Bridget Moynahan]()
Bridget MoynahanBridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.
![Jay Leno]()
Jay LenoAmerican comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.
![Harper Lee]()
Harper LeeAmerican author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.
![Kim Gordon]()
Kim GordonAmerican singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Paul Guilfoyle]()
Paul GuilfoyleAmerican actor.
April 28, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 76 years 11 months old,
or 923 months and 21 days old,
or 4016 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28115 days old,
if you were born on April 28, 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 April 28, 1947?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 28, 1947.
April 28, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 28th?
Famous deaths on April 28th:
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Ed Begley]()
Ed BegleyHartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).
![Patricia Medina]()
Patricia MedinaEnglish actress (b. 1919).
- Joshiah Willard Gibbs
Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.
- Marri Sivaram
Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.
- Penelopi Fitzgerald
British author celebrated for her literary fiction.
- Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
- Madalee Milton
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 28th
April 28, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 28, 1947:
- Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
- National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
- Peter Chanel
- Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
- Luchesius
- Patritius
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
- National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
- Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
Observances on April 28, 1947:
- International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Saints celebrated on April 28, 1947:
- Saints Vitalis and Valeria
April 28, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 28, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1947 was Mam'selle by Dennis Day, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.
April 28, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dennis Day - Mam'selle
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - April Showers
- Ray McKinley & His Orchestra - Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
- Dinning Sisters - My Adobe Hacienda
- Frank Sinatra - I Believe
April 28, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 28, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dishonored Lady
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe, John Loder, William Lundigan
Honeymoon
Release year: 1947
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Shirley Temple, Franchot Tone, Guy Madison, Lina Romay
Banjo
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Sharyn Moffett, Jacqueline White, Walter Reed, Una O'Connor
Hi De Ho
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Josh Binney
Starring: Cab Calloway, Ida James, Jeni Le Gon, William Campbell
Born to Kill
Release year: 1947
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry
Country: United States of America
April 28, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:
Birthday Party
Release year: 1947
Starring: Ted Brown, Aunt Grace, Bill Slater
Country: United States of America
Café Continental
Release year: 1947
Written by: Henry Caldwell
Starring: Claude Frederic
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Kraft Theatre
Release year: 1947
Starring: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, E.G. Marshall
Country: United States of America
Doorway to Fame
Release year: 1947
Starring: Johnny Olson, Ned Harvey, Joe Bolton
Country: United States of America
Juvenile Jury
Release year: 1947
Starring: Jack Barry, Red Skelton, Mary Small
Country: United States of America
Who was the US President on April 28, 1947?
On April 28, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1947?
On April 28, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 28, 1947?
On April 28, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 28th?
April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
- 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
- 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
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 April 1947?
April 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
