Wednesday January 01, 1947: on this day

January 01, 1947 was the 1st day of the year 1947, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 01, 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 01, 1947, who was born and died on January 01, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five), movies (e.g. Dead Reckoning, directed by John Cromwell), 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 1st, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1947?


January 01, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1947 can also be written as 1/1/1947 in the US and as 1/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

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January 01, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1947:

  • Benelux agress to work related issues
  • Wttg tv channel 5 in washington, dc (met) begins broadcasting
  • The united states and great britain join their german zones of administration.
  • Britain nationalizes its coal industry.
  • The american and british occupation zones in germany, after world war ii, merge to form the bizone, that later became the federal republic of germany.
  • The canadian citizenship act 1946 comes into effect, converting british subjects into canadian citizens.[64] prime minister william lyon mackenzie king becomes the first canadian citizen.
  • Cold war: the american and british occupation zones in allied-occupied germany, after world war ii, merge to form the bizone, which later (with the french zone) became part of west germany.

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January 01, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 01, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 01:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1947.

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Who was born on January 01, 1947?


Famous people born on January 01, 1947:

  • Eisen Bernstein

    Eisen Bernstein is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the online travel company Expedia.

  • Hanadi Al-Samman

    Renowned Syrian author known for her literary works.

  • Der Spiegel

    Der Spiegel is a German weekly news magazine published in Hamburg.

  • Elgene Owen

    Renowned biologist known for his work on the evolution of birds.

  • Hitoshi Yamauchi

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Deniel Baker

    Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Chanee Fonseka

    A renowned Sri Lankan actress who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Asser Levy

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Shiro Tsujimura

    Shiro Tsujimura is a renowned Japanese ceramic artist known for his unique and innovative ceramic works.

  • Yossef Gutfreund

    Israeli author known for his impactful literary works.

  • Sarit Chowdhury

    Sarit Chowdhury is a renowned Bengali poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Sarit Chaudhuri

    Sarit Chaudhuri is an Indian computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Kyi Khin Khin

    A prominent Burmese writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Kyi Khin

    Kyi Khin is a Burmese actress who has appeared in numerous Burmese films and television series.

  • Vartan Hovannisian

    Vartan Hovannisian is an Armenian-American historian and author who has written extensively on the history of Armenia and the Armenian...

  • Hasina Banu Chowdhury

    Hasina Banu Chowdhury is a renowned Bangladeshi writer known for her contributions to Bangladeshi literature.

  • Abdulhadi Awang

    A Malaysian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Kelantan from 1990 to 2013.

  • Ayn Levine

    Contributed to the development of the Scheme programming language.

  • Anatole Fink

    Anatole Fink is a renowned computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of parallel computing.

  • Rajko Đurić

    Rajko Đurić is a prominent Romani writer, poet, and activist who has dedicated his life to promoting Romani culture and rights.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 3 months old,

or 927 months and 23 days old,

or 4034 weeks

or 28238 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1947?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1947.

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January 01, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1947:

  • Jehiel Gershuni

    Jehiel Gershuni was a Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Morag MacInnes

    Morag MacInnes was a Scottish poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Walter Kaufmann
  • Arthur Loft

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1947 was Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens
  2. - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

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January 01, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Cromwell

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Morris Carnovsky, Charles Cane

Country: United States of America

California

California

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland, Barry Fitzgerald, George Coulouris

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Eddie Dean, Flash, Roscoe Ates, Peggy Wynne

Queen of the Amazons

Queen of the Amazons

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Finney

Starring: Robert Lowery, Patricia Morison, J. Edward Bromberg, John Miljan

My Darling Clementine

My Darling Clementine

Release year: 1946

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Linda Darnell, Victor Mature, Cathy Downs

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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

Stars in Your Eyes

Stars in Your Eyes

Release year: 1946

Starring: Avril Angers, Daphne Barker, Jimmy Edwards, Jack Barker

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You Are an Artist

You Are an Artist

Release year: 1946

Starring: Jon Gnagy, Ben Grauer, Warren Hull

Country: United States of America

Variety on View

Variety on View

Release year: 1946

Starring: Eric Robinson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1947?

On January 01, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1947?

On January 01, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1947?

On January 01, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Wednesday January 1, 1947