What happened on Wednesday February 12, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1947:

• Sikhote-Alin Meteorite Impact A massive iron meteor weighing an estimated 70-300 tons dramatically broke up approximately 4.5 kilometers above the Earth near Vladivostok, Russia. The event created approximately 200 craters spanning an area of 12 km by 4 km, with crater diameters reaching up to 26.6 meters and depths of 6 meters. Scientists recovered around 8,000 iron meteorites totaling 28-29 tons, with the meteor believed to have originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
• Christian Dior's New Look Christian Dior unveiled his revolutionary 'New Look' fashion collection in Paris, marking a pivotal moment in post-World War II fashion. This collection dramatically reshaped women's fashion, emphasizing a feminine silhouette with cinched waists and full skirts, effectively helping Paris reclaim its status as the global fashion capital.
• Panglong Agreement The Panglong Agreement was signed between the Burmese Government and representatives of the Shan, Kachin, and Chin ethnic groups, representing a significant diplomatic effort to establish unity and negotiate political autonomy in post-colonial Burma (Myanmar).
• British Recognition of Bulgarian Government The United Kingdom officially recognized the communist government of Bulgaria, signaling a diplomatic shift in the early stages of the Cold War and acknowledging the political transformation in Eastern Europe.
• Record Sailfish Catch Fisherman C.W. Stewart caught a record-breaking sailfish weighing 100.5 kg in the Galapagos Islands, marking a significant moment in marine sport fishing history.

Events in 1947

February 12, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1947

February 12, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1947 can also be written as 2/12/1947 in the US and as 12/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1947:

• Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

  Controversial Sikh religious leader who played a significant role in the Punjab insurgency and was killed during Operation Blue Star in...

• Jim Durham

  Renowned American sports broadcaster known for his distinctive voice and commentary in basketball, particularly with NBA broadcasts.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1947:

• Moses Gomberg

  Ukrainian-american academic and chemist (d. 1947).

• Palmerio Delitala
• Kurt Lewin
• Auguste Stephane
• Sidney Toler
• Tito Trocchi

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 12th

February 12, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1947 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 12, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 11:12 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 12, 1947

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Someone born on February 12, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 2 days old,

or 4083 weeks

or 28581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1947?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 12, 1947.

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