Saturday December 13, 1947: on this day

December 13, 1947 was the 347th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1947, who was born and died on December 13, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Lady from Shanghai, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Little Audrey) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1947?


December 13, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 347th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1947 can also be written as 12/13/1947 in the US and as 13/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

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December 13, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1947:

  • Caribbean carnival closes at international nyc after 11 performances
  • Maine turnpike opens to traffic

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December 13, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.

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Who was born on December 13, 1947?


Famous people born on December 13, 1947:

  • Minouche Barelli

    French singer who is best known for her participation at the 1967 eurovision song contest.

  • Candice Shoaf

    American deep sea diver and police officer.

  • Darlene Cates

    Actress best known for her role in the film 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

  • Dave Hamilton

    American baseball player.

  • Rex Hagon

    Canadian actor and host.

  • Lemar Parrish
  • Tsuguo Sakumoto
  • Luca De Silva
  • Luis Ángel González Macchi
  • Jacob Ludvigsen
  • Sam Havrilak

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 4 months old,

or 916 months and 12 days old,

or 3984 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27893 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1947?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1947.

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December 13, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1947:

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Nickalous Roerich

    Nickalous Roerich was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, and public figure who is best known for his paintings of the Himalayas.

  • Henry James

    Renowned American novelist known for works like 'The Portrait of a Lady'.

  • Robert John Strutt Rayleigh
  • Nikolaj Konstantinovič Rerich
  • Basile Tanghe
  • Nikolái Roerich

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Richard Holbrooke

    Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...

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December 13, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1947:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1947 was (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 13, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
  2. - A Gal in Calico

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December 13, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lady from Shanghai

The Lady from Shanghai

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, Glenn Anders

Country: United States of America

A Double Life

A Double Life

Release year: 1947

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Ronald Colman, Edmond O'Brien, Signe Hasso, Shelley Winters

Country: United States of America

Road to Rio

Road to Rio

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Starring: Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Gale Sondergaard

T-Men

T-Men

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Wallace Ford, Alfred Ryder, Mary Meade

Captain from Castile

Captain from Castile

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Lee J. Cobb

December 13, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Eye Witness

Eye Witness

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

The Howdy Doody Show

The Howdy Doody Show

Release year: 1947

Written by:

Starring: Bob Smith

Country: United States of America

Americana

Americana

Release year: 1947

Starring: John Mason Brown, Vivian Ferrer, Dick Dudley, Hugh James

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 13, 1947?

On December 13, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1947?

On December 13, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1947?

On December 13, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

Find out more about December 13th

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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 December 1947?

December 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1947 calendar looked like.

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