Friday August 08, 1947: on this day

August 08, 1947 was the 220th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 08, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 1947, who was born and died on August 08, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Near You by Francis Craig & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Down to Earth, directed by Alexander Hall), TV series (e.g. Saturday Night At The Palace) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1947?


August 08, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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August 08, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:02 pm and setting at 01:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Who was born on August 08, 1947?


Famous people born on August 08, 1947:

  • Willi Liebherr

    Swiss businessman and owner of the Liebherr Group.

  • Louis Sankalé

    French catholic priest, bishop of nice from august 2005 to march 2005.

  • Ken Dryden

    Canadian hockey player, lawyer and author.

  • Larry Wilcox

    American actor, director, and producer.

  • Terangi Adam

    Nauruan politician.

  • Peter Morton

    Businessman.

  • José Cruz

    Puerto rican-american baseball player, coach.

  • Larry Wilcox in San Diego

    California, usa; actor.

  • Eddy Peelman
  • Corinto Marchini
  • Albert Vanucci
  • Péter Szőke
  • Miguel Blesa

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 8 days old,

or 4001 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28011 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1947.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

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

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

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August 08, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1947:

  • Anton Ivanovich Denikin

    Russian general (born 1872).

  • Antón Denikin

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1947:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1947 was Near You by Francis Craig & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Near You

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August 08, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Alexander Hall

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Larry Parks, Marc Platt, Roland Culver

Country: United States of America

Mother Wore Tights

Mother Wore Tights

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall

La casa colorada

La casa colorada

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Miguel Morayta

Starring: Pedro Armendáriz, Amanda del Llano, Bernardo Sancristóbal, Gilberto González

Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, Richard Widmark

Country: United States of America

Life with Father

Life with Father

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn

Country: United States of America

August 08, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

The Borden Show

The Borden Show

Release year: 1947

Starring: Vaughn Taylor

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 08, 1947?

On August 08, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1947?

On August 08, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1947?

On August 08, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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