Sunday 6 July 1947
It was Sunday, under the sign of Cancer (see planets position on July 6, 1947). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Todd Akin and Richard Beckinsale.
Hoppy's Holiday, directed by George Archainbaud, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1947
On TV people were watching The Borden Show.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Old Newspapers
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
The Borden Show
In the Kelvinator Kitchen
The Wife Saver
Birthday Party
Café Continental
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 6 July 1947 ?
Holidays:
- Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
- Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
- Lithuania - Statehood Day.
- Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
- Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
- Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
- San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
- Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
- Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
Famous Birthdays:
- Todd Akin: Politician.
- Richard Beckinsale: Nottingham, England -- Actor (Porridge, Doing Time).
- Lance Clemons: American baseball player (d. 2008).
Facts:
- The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union.
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Planetary positions on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 06, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1947?
- LIFE: Ancient and modern Mayan sculpture
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Mohandas Gandhi -- June 30, 1947
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1947
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 1947 ?
Top #2 songs in the USA
- Tallahassee - Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters
- Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) - Tex Williams & The Western Caravan
