What happened on Tuesday February 11, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1947:

• Chinese Government Economic Stabilization Efforts In a significant economic policy announcement, President Chiang Kai-shek ordered comprehensive economic measures aimed at addressing the severe economic challenges facing post-war China. The government's strategy focused on combating hyperinflation and suppressing widespread black market activities that were destabilizing the national economy. These measures were critical in the context of China's ongoing political and economic turmoil following World War II and the imminent Chinese Civil War.
• UK Ministerial Transition in Education George Tomlinson was appointed as the new UK Minister of Education, succeeding Ellen Wilkinson, who had recently passed away while in office. This ministerial transition occurred during a critical period of post-World War II educational reform in the United Kingdom, as the nation sought to rebuild and modernize its educational system.

Events in 1947

February 11, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1947

February 11, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1947 can also be written as 2/11/1947 in the US and as 11/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1947:

• Joselito Jimenez

  Mexican singer and actor renowned for romantic ballads and performances in films and television shows during the late 20th century.

• Yukio Hatoyama

  Japanese politician who served as the 60th Prime Minister of Japan, known for his significant political career and engineering background.

• Jacques Pradel

  Prominent French radio journalist, television host, and writer known for directing Françoise Dolto's radio interviews and creating the...

• Derek Shulman

  Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician who co-founded the progressive rock band Gentle Giant, playing bass, keyboards, saxophone, and...

• Roy Carrier

  American zydeco musician (born 1947).

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 11th

Famous people died on February 11, 1947:

• Martin Klein

  Estonian wrestler and coach (b. 1884).

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 11th

February 11, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1947 was The Anniversary Song by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. Al Jolson - The Anniversary Song
2. Ray Noble Orchestra (Vocal Buddy Clark) - Linda

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1947 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 10:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 1947

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Someone born on February 11, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 12 days old,

or 4080 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28561 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1947?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 11, 1947.

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