Friday January 31, 1947: on this day

January 31, 1947 was the 31st day of the year 1947, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 31, 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 January 31, 1947, who was born and died on January 31, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Managua, Nicaragus by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Angel and the Badman, directed by James Edward Grant), TV series (e.g. Muffin The Mule) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1947?


January 31, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 31st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1947 can also be written as 1/31/1947 in the US and as 31/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

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January 31, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1947:

  • The communists take power in poland.
  • The lowest air temperature in north america (-63 degrees celsius) is recorded in snag, yukon territory.
  • Percival prattis becomes the first african-american news correspondent allowed in the united states house of representatives and senate press galleries.
  • Bolesław bierut becomes the president of poland.
  • The government of the united kingdom announces the £25 million tanganyika groundnut scheme for cultivation of peanuts in the tanganyika territory.

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January 31, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 03:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1947.

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Who was born on January 31, 1947?


Famous people born on January 31, 1947:

  • Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks

    American actor.

  • Glynn Turman
    Glynn Turman

    Glynn Turman is an American actor known for his roles in 'Cooley High' and 'The Wire'.

  • Nohlan Ryan

    Hall of Fame pitcher with an impressive career in Major League Baseball.

  • Matt Minglewood

    Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Jim Nollman

    Composer.

  • Lynn Nolan Ryan

    Jr.

  • Elena Nathanael

    Greek actress (d.2008).

  • Dick Garrett
  • Pietro Sabatini
  • Petr Pavlásek
  • Bernard Guignedoux
  • Claudine Monfette

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 26 days old,

or 4030 weeks

or 28210 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1947?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1947.

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January 31, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1947:

  • Franz von Epp
  • Adolfo Orma

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1947:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1947:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1947 was Managua, Nicaragus by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Managua, Nicaragus

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January 31, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Angel and the Badman

Angel and the Badman

Release year: 1947

Directed by: James Edward Grant

Starring: John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot

Country: United States of America

Nora Prentiss

Nora Prentiss

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Kent Smith, Bruce Bennett, Robert Alda

Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, F.J. McCormick

Country: United States of America

Boomerang!

Boomerang!

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams

Country: United States of America

The Unfaithful

The Unfaithful

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden

January 31, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Muffin the Mule

Muffin the Mule

Release year: 1946

Written by:

Starring: Annette Mills

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Household Hints

Household Hints

Release year: 1946

KSDK News Channel 5

KSDK News Channel 5

Release year: 1947

Dancing on Air

Dancing on Air

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ed Sims

The Care of Your Car

The Care of Your Car

Release year: 1947

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1947?

On January 31, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1947?

On January 31, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1947?

On January 31, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1947?

January 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1947 calendar looked like.

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