What happened on Monday December 08, 1947?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1947:

• Thomas R. Cech: Nobel Laureate Chemist Born Thomas R. Cech, a distinguished American chemist, was born on this date. He would later become renowned for his groundbreaking research in RNA catalysis and win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic properties of RNA, fundamentally transforming our understanding of molecular biology.
• Caribbean Carnival Debuts in New York City The Caribbean Carnival opened at the International Theater in New York City, presenting a vibrant 11-performance showcase of Caribbean culture, music, and performance arts. This event represented an important moment of cultural expression and diaspora representation in mid-20th century American entertainment.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1947

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1947

December 08, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1947 can also be written as 12/8/1947 in the US and as 8/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1947 in December 1947 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1947:

• Francis Huster

  Renowned French film actor, director, and comedian who was a member of the prestigious Comédie-Française.

• Thomas Cech

  Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, renowned for groundbreaking research in RNA catalysis and molecular biology.

• Gregg Allman

  Legendary American musician who co-founded the iconic Allman Brothers Band, a pioneering Southern rock and blues group.

• Gérard Blanc

  French singer and leader of the band Martin Circus, who also worked on Princess Stephanie of Monaco's first album.

• Margaret Geller

  Prominent American astrophysicist and astronomer known for significant contributions to understanding the large-scale structure of the...

• Kati-Claudia Fofonoff

  Finnish author and poet (d. 2011).

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on December 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1947 was (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
2. Johnny Mercer - A Gal in Calico

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:00 am and setting at 02:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1947

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Someone born on December 08, 1947 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 27 days old,

or 4039 weeks

or 28273 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

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

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