Saturday August 02, 1947: on this day

August 02, 1947 was the 214th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1947, who was born and died on August 02, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Decca) by Perry Como (Ted Weems Orchestra)), movies (e.g. Kiss of Death, directed by Henry Hathaway), TV series (e.g. Play The Game) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1947?


August 02, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1947 can also be written as 8/2/1947 in the US and as 2/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1947: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1947: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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 02, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 02, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 07:05 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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Who was born on August 02, 1947?


Famous people born on August 02, 1947:

  • Lawrence Wright

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his investigative reporting.

  • Ruth Bakke

    Norwegian composer and organist.

  • Massiel

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Amalia Sartori
  • Aldo Stellita
  • Carlo Repetti
  • Pia Covre
  • Mempo Giardinelli
  • Massiel (María de los Ángeles Santamara)
  • Julie Arel

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 17 days old,

or 3998 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27989 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1947?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1947.

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August 02, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1947:

  • Aldobrando Medici Tornaquinci
  • Tomás Berreta
  • Luigi Jacono
  • Juan Cabré

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1947:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 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.

August 02, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Decca)
  2. - I Ain't Mad at You

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August 02, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, Richard Widmark

Country: United States of America

Life with Father

Life with Father

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn

Country: United States of America

Singapore

Singapore

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Ava Gardner, Roland Culver, Richard Haydn

The Pretender

The Pretender

Release year: 1947

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: Albert Dekker, Catherine Craig, Charles Drake, Alan Carney

Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Rhonda Fleming, Paul Kelly, John Abbott

August 02, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

The Borden Show

The Borden Show

Release year: 1947

Starring: Vaughn Taylor

Country: United States of America

The Wife Saver

The Wife Saver

Release year: 1947

Starring: Allen Prescott

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1947?

On August 02, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1947?

On August 02, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1947?

On August 02, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held 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 August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1947 calendar looked like.

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