What happened on Tuesday January 07, 1947?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1947:

• James F. Byrnes Resigns as U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes resigned as United States Secretary of State on the advice of his physicians. President Harry S. Truman accepted the resignation with great reluctance and heartfelt regret, subsequently naming George Marshall as Byrnes' successor. This transition marked a significant moment in post-World War II American diplomatic leadership.
• Charles Sumner Woolworth Passes Away Charles Sumner Woolworth, a prominent American entrepreneur and longtime Chairman of the F. W. Woolworth Company, died at the age of 90. Woolworth had led the iconic retail company from 1919 to 1944, playing a crucial role in shaping American retail during the early 20th century.
• Australia vs England Cricket Match Ends in Draw A cricket match between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground concluded in a draw after six days, marking the first such result in Australia since 1882. This rare outcome highlighted the competitive nature of international cricket during the post-war period.
• Hristo Spasov Tsanoff, Bulgarian Composer Hristo Spasov Tsanoff, a Bulgarian composer, was noted in historical records on this date. While specific details about his musical contributions are limited, he represents the cultural artistic landscape of mid-20th century Bulgaria.

Events in 1947

January 07, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1947

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1947

January 07, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 7th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1947 can also be written as 1/7/1947 in the US and as 7/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1947:

• Tony Elliott

  Influential English publisher who founded Time Out, a renowned cultural magazine and guide that revolutionized entertainment listings in...

• Shobha De

  Prominent Indian writer known for her bold and contemporary writing style, covering social issues and popular culture.

• Fern Fitzgerald

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1947:

• Orazio Botturini
• Albert Eloy

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 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.

1. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Eve Young) - A Gal in Calico
2. Johnny Mercer - Huggin' and a-Chalkin'
3. Bing Crosby - A Gal in Calico

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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January 07, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 07, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:17 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1947

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Someone born on January 07, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 16 days old,

or 4085 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28596 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1947?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 07, 1947.

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