What happened on Tuesday April 08, 1947?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1947:

• Nuremberg Trials: SS Officers on Trial for War Crimes The Pohl trial commenced in Nuremberg, with Oswald Pohl and 17 other SS officers facing prosecution for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This trial was a critical part of the post-World War II efforts to hold Nazi officials accountable for their actions during the Holocaust.
• New York Anti-Communist Legislation Governor Thomas E. Dewey signed a bill empowering the Attorney General to restrict activities of organizations deemed potentially communist, requiring them to file comprehensive membership rosters and data with the Secretary of State. This legislation reflected the growing Cold War tensions and anti-communist sentiment in the United States.
• Notable Births Two significant figures were born: Tom DeLay, a future prominent Republican politician from Laredo, Texas, and Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned businessman, investor, and self-help author from Hilo, Hawaii.
• Peter Banks Birth Peter Banks, future guitarist of the progressive rock band Yes, was born in England.
• Astronomical Observation Scientists recorded the largest sunspots in history, measuring approximately 7,000 kilometers in size. This significant solar observation provided valuable insights into solar activity and magnetic phenomena.
• Deaths of Notable Figures Two prominent individuals passed away: Ernest Flagg, a 90-year-old American architect known for his innovative designs, and John Ince, a 68-year-old American actor and film director.
• Charles Nordhoff's Passing Charles Nordhoff, a 60-year-old English-born American novelist and traveler, died. He was known for his literary contributions and travel writings.

Events in 1947

April 08, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1947

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1947

April 08, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 98th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1947 can also be written as 4/8/1947 in the US and as 8/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1947:

• Robert Kiyosaki

  Renowned American entrepreneur, author, and financial educator best known for his bestselling book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad'.

• Pascal Lamy

  Prominent French politician and international civil servant who served as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2005...

• Steve Howe

  Renowned English progressive rock guitarist, best known as a member of the iconic band Yes.

• Tom DeLay

  Influential American Republican politician who served as House Majority Whip.

• Steve Howe (guitarist)
• Hou Hsiao-Hsien
• Alain Cousin

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on April 8th

Famous people died on April 08, 1947:

• Henry Ford

  Grandson of Henry Ford who became vice-president and later chairman of Ford Motor Company, helping to rescue the company from near...

• Olaf Frydenlund

  Norwegian target shooter (d. 1947).

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on April 8th

April 08, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1947 was Roses in the Rain by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - Roses in the Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1947 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 07:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on May 05, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1947

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Someone born on April 08, 1947 is:

78 years 1 month old,

or 937 months and 6 days old,

or 4075 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28526 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1947?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1947.

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