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see horoscope and birth chart for August 01, 1947What happened on Friday August 01, 1947?
About August 1st, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: The play "Medium & The Telephone" by Gian Carlo Menotti opens at the Barrymore Theater in New York City, beginning a successful 211-performance run. This theatrical production is a notable work in mid-20th century American opera and experimental theater, blending musical and dramatic elements.
- Day of the week: August 1st, 1947 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Decca) by Perry Como (Ted Weems Orchestra)
- Popular movie: Life with Father directed by Michael Curtiz
More about August 1st, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on August 1st, 1947.
Table of contents
- August 01, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 01, 1947?
- Who was born on August 01, 1947?
- August 01, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 01, 1947?
- Back in 1947
August 01, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1947:
- "Medium & The Telephone" Broadway Play Premieres The play "Medium & The Telephone" by Gian Carlo Menotti opens at the Barrymore Theater in New York City, beginning a successful 211-performance run. This theatrical production is a notable work in mid-20th century American opera and experimental theater, blending musical and dramatic elements.
- Valleivogels Soccer Team Established The Valleivogels soccer team is founded in Scherpenzeel, a small municipality in the Netherlands. This local sports club represents the grassroots development of community athletics in post-World War II Europe.
August 01, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 01, 1947?
August 01, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 213th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1947 can also be written as 8/1/1947 in the US and as 1/8/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 01, 1947?
Famous people born on August 01, 1947:
- Richard Griffiths
Acclaimed British actor known for numerous film and stage performances, including roles in Harry Potter series.
- Ronnie King
Canadian musician and producer, co-owner of Blue Label Records.
- Chantal Montellier
French comics creator and artist known for her significant contributions to the graphic novel and comic book industry.
- Evelyne Dress
- Paul William Bonnel
- Leoluca Orlando
August 01, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1947:
- Walter DeLeon
- Agrippino Manteo
- Harald Natvig
- Ehrhardt Post
August 01, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1947 was I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Decca) by Perry Como (Ted Weems Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
- Perry Como (Ted Weems Orchestra) - I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Decca)
- Count Basie & His Orchestra - I Ain't Mad at You
August 01, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 01, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1947 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 06:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1947
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Someone born on August 01, 1947 is:
77 years 9 months old,
or 933 months and 13 days old,
or 4058 weeks and 5 days old,
or 28411 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1947?
There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1947.
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