Sunday April 20, 1947: on this day

April 20, 1947 was the 110th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 20, 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 20, 1947, who was born and died on April 20, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Born to Kill, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Doorway To Fame) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1947?


April 20, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 110th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1947 can also be written as 4/20/1947 in the US and as 20/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

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April 20, 1947: What happened on that day?


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April 20, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th 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 20, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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April 20, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

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 20, 1947?


Famous people born on April 20, 1947:

  • Björn Skifs
    Björn Skifs

    Actor and screenwriter from sweden, blue swede and slam creepers.

  • Stephanie Buffington

    American writer who sold her first tv screenplay in 1977 as a movie-special, "three on a date".

  • Olga Karlatos

    Olga karlatos is an italian actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'zombie' and 'once upon a time in america'.

  • Ellis Weiner

    Ellis Weiner is an American humorist and journalist known for his satirical writing.

  • Ken Scott

    Record producer and engineer in english.

  • Rita Dionne-Marsolais

    Canadian politician and economist.

  • Viktor Suvorov

    Russian intelligence officer, historian, and author.

  • Élisabeth Descombes

    French business leader, former executive director at la tribune, ceo of radio classique (di group), then head of challenges, which is a...

  • Tim Finchem

    Businessman.

  • David Leland

    Cambridge, england -- actor/director (nothing but trouble).

  • Andrew Tobias

    American journalist and author.

  • Giorgio Corbellini
  • Carlo Carpinelli
  • Hans-Johann Färber
  • Luigi Maifredi

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 28 days old,

or 4013 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28093 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1947?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1947.

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April 20, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1947:

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • King Christian

    X of denmark (born 1870).

  • Christian X of Denmark (b. 1870)
  • Simón Iturri Patiño
  • Archimede Santi
  • Cristiano X di Danimarca

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

  • Joyous Chapman

    Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1947:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1947:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1947:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1947 was Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 20, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Linda
  2. - Free Eats
  3. - My Melancholy Baby

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April 20, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Born to Kill

Born to Kill

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry

Country: United States of America

Blaze of Noon

Blaze of Noon

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Anne Baxter, William Holden, Sonny Tufts, William Bendix

High Barbaree

High Barbaree

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Van Johnson, June Allyson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell

Calcutta

Calcutta

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Bendix, June Duprez

New Orleans

New Orleans

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Marjorie Lord, Irene Rich

April 20, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

Doorway to Fame

Doorway to Fame

Release year: 1947

Starring: Johnny Olson, Ned Harvey, Joe Bolton

Country: United States of America

Juvenile Jury

Juvenile Jury

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Barry, Red Skelton, Mary Small

Country: United States of America

Show Business, Inc.

Show Business, Inc.

Release year: 1947

Country: United States of America

Small Fry Club

Small Fry Club

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bob Emery, Howard J. Schuman

Country: United States of America

Television Dancing Club

Television Dancing Club

Release year: 1947

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1947?

On April 20, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1947?

On April 20, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1947?

On April 20, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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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 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.

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