Thursday October 02, 1947: on this day

October 02, 1947 was the 275th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1947, who was born and died on October 02, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. An Apple Blossom Wedding by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell)), movies (e.g. Green Dolphin Street, directed by Victor Saville), TV series (e.g. Kukla, Fran And Ollie) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 02, 1947?


October 02, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1947 can also be written as 10/2/1947 in the US and as 2/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

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October 02, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1947:

  • Music in my heart opens at adelphi theater nyc for 124 performances
  • Yankee yogi berra becomes 1st to pinch hit a world series homer
  • Revised international telecommunication convention adopted.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 09:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Who was born on October 02, 1947?


Famous people born on October 02, 1947:

  • Ward Churchill

    Controversial American author and political activist.

  • Paul Jackson

    English producer and director.

  • Aaron Ciechanover

    Scientist.

  • Stephen Collins

    Actor.

  • Joseph de Schoenmacker
  • Kazufumi Sakai
  • Franco Narducci
  • Marijan Novak
  • Dieter Pfaff
  • Olga Lucas

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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


You are 76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 18 days old,

or 3994 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27960 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 1947.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 02, 1947:

  • Peter D Ouspensky

    Russian mathematician, philosopher (born 1878).

  • Pëtr Dem'janovič Uspenskij
  • Piotr D. Ouspenski

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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


Holidays on October 02, 1947:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1947:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1947 was An Apple Blossom Wedding by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell), according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - An Apple Blossom Wedding
  2. - Near You

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

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

Green Dolphin Street

Green Dolphin Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Van Heflin, Lana Turner, Donna Reed, Richard Hart

The Exile

The Exile

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maria Montez, Rita Corday, Henry Daniell

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, Helen Walker

Country: United States of America

Song of Love

Song of Love

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Paul Henreid, Robert Walker, Henry Daniell

Country: United States of America

Magic Town

Magic Town

Release year: 1947

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Kent Smith, Ned Sparks

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Release year: 1947

Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon

Country: United States of America

Seven Arts Quiz

Seven Arts Quiz

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bill Slater

Country: United States of America

Télé-Paris

Télé-Paris

Release year: 1947

Starring: Angelvin, Jacques Chabannes

Country: France

WJLA ABC 7 News

WJLA ABC 7 News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Erik Mueller

Country: United States of America

Author Meets the Critics

Author Meets the Critics

Release year: 1947

Starring: John Barkham, Ray Brock, H.V. Kaltenborn, Quentin Reynolds

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 02, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1947?

On October 02, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 2nd?

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

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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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 October 1947?

October 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1947 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 2, 1947