What happened on Monday January 06, 1947?

About January 6th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: The All-India Congress Committee convened a crucial meeting to deliberate on the British Government's December 6 statement regarding the Cabinet Mission plan. This gathering was pivotal in India's complex political negotiations towards independence, reflecting the intricate diplomatic discussions preceding the country's liberation from British colonial rule.
  • Day of the week: January 6th, 1947 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: A Gal in Calico by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Eve Young)
  • Popular movie: Vacation Days directed by Arthur Dreifuss

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January 06, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1947:

  • All-India Congress Committee Strategic Meeting The All-India Congress Committee convened a crucial meeting to deliberate on the British Government's December 6 statement regarding the Cabinet Mission plan. This gathering was pivotal in India's complex political negotiations towards independence, reflecting the intricate diplomatic discussions preceding the country's liberation from British colonial rule.
  • Pan American Airlines Launches First Round-the-World Commercial Ticket Pan American Airlines (Pan Am) made aviation history by introducing the first commercial round-the-world ticket, marking a significant milestone in global transportation and international travel accessibility. This groundbreaking service demonstrated the airline's pioneering spirit and technological capabilities in the post-World War II era.
  • Ray Lindwall's Cricket Performance Against England Australian cricket legend Ray Lindwall delivered an exceptional performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scoring a remarkable century (100 runs) against England in a Test match. This innings highlighted Lindwall's prowess as a top-tier batsman and contributed to Australia's cricketing legacy.

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

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What day of the week was January 06, 1947?


January 06, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 6th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1947 can also be written as 1/6/1947 in the US and as 6/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 06, 1947?


Famous people born on January 06, 1947:

  • Sandy Denny

    Influential British folk-rock singer and songwriter, best known for her work with Fairport Convention.

  • Andrea Ferreol

    Renowned French actress known for her distinctive performances in art house and avant-garde cinema.

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January 06, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1947:

  • Adolfo d'Empaire Andrade
  • Corradino Cappellotto Italico
  • Konstantin Dumba

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January 06, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 6th and January 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1947 was A Gal in Calico by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Eve Young), according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

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  2. - Huggin' and a-Chalkin' youtube
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January 06, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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

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

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January 06, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:06 pm and setting at 07:59 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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How old is someone born on January 06, 1947?


Someone born on January 06, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 17 days old,

or 4085 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28597 days old,

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

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