What happened on Saturday December 06, 1947?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1947:

• Establishment of Everglades National Park The Everglades National Park was officially dedicated in Florida, marking a significant milestone in environmental conservation. This park protects a unique and fragile ecosystem spanning 1.5 million acres, preserving critical habitat for numerous endangered species like the Florida panther, manatees, and numerous rare bird species. The park represents a crucial effort to safeguard one of the most distinctive and ecologically important wetland environments in the United States.
• Toscanini Broadcasts Verdi's Otello Renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini led a historic radio performance of the first half of Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Otello', an adaptation of Shakespeare's tragic play, broadcast on NBC Radio. This performance was split into two parts, with the second half broadcast a week later, showcasing the complex musical interpretation of the classic dramatic work.

Events in 1947

December 06, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1947

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1947

December 06, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 340th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1947 can also be written as 12/6/1947 in the US and as 6/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1947 in December 1947 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1947:

• Miroslav Vitous

  Renowned Czech jazz bassist who pioneered innovative bass techniques in jazz fusion and collaborated with legendary musicians like Chick...

• Geoffrey Hinton

  Prize laureate for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.

• Jim Messina

  Musician known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Loggins and Messina, a significant figure in folk rock and soft rock genres.

• Josip Joška Broz

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on December 6th

Famous people died on December 06, 1947:

• Tadashige Daigō
• Henric Horn af Åminne

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1947 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Bing Crosby - White Christmas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 01:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1947

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Someone born on December 06, 1947 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 17 days old,

or 4037 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28263 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1947?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1947.

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