Wednesday October 29, 1947: on this day

October 29, 1947 was the 302nd day of the year 1947, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 29, 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 29, 1947, who was born and died on October 29, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Wing by Sam Donahue & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Gentleman's Agreement, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. Eye Witness) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1947?


October 29, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1947 can also be written as 10/29/1947 in the US and as 29/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

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October 29, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1947:

  • Belgium, luxembourg and netherlands form benelux union
  • Trial of art forger han of meegeren begins in amsterdam

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October 29, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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October 29, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 07:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1947.

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Who was born on October 29, 1947?


Famous people born on October 29, 1947:

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Coline Serreau

    French actress, filmmaker and writer.

  • Helen Coonan

    Australian lawyer and politician, 52nd australian minister for communications.

  • Richard Dreyfuss in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Fernando Fratarcangeli
  • Þorsteinn Pálsson
  • José Quintanilla
  • Mimmo Rafele
  • Stephan Schmidheiny
  • Robert Service
  • Ferdel Schröder
  • André Carpentier
  • Ennio Cavalli

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

  • Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata

    Japanese screenwriter and director producer.

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October 29, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 5 months old,

or 917 months and 21 days old,

or 3990 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27932 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1947?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1947.

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October 29, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1947:

  • Frances Cleveland

    Frances Cleveland was the youngest First Lady in U.S.

  • Theodore Samuel Holland

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Louis Delaunoij

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1947:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1947:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1947 was Red Wing by Sam Donahue & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 29, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Wing
  2. - You Do
  3. - Too Fat Polka (I Don't Want Her-You Can Have Her-She's Too Fat For Me)
  4. - You Do
  5. - You Do

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October 29, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gentleman's Agreement

Gentleman's Agreement

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm

Country: United States of America

Wild Horse Mesa

Wild Horse Mesa

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Wallace Grissell

Starring: Tim Holt, Nan Leslie, Richard Martin, Tom Keene

Night Song

Night Song

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Cromwell

Starring: Dana Andrews, Merle Oberon, Ethel Barrymore, Hoagy Carmichael

Her Husband's Affairs

Her Husband's Affairs

Release year: 1947

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Lucille Ball, Franchot Tone, Edward Everett Horton, Mikhail Rasumny

Love from a Stranger

Love from a Stranger

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Richard Whorf

Starring: John Hodiak, Sylvia Sidney, Ann Richards, John Howard

October 29, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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

Stump the Stars

Stump the Stars

Release year: 1947

Written by:

Starring: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price

Country: United States of America

Viewers' Viewpoint

Viewers' Viewpoint

Release year: 1947

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1947?

On October 29, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1947?

On October 29, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1947?

On October 29, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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.

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