What happened on Sunday April 13, 1947?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1947:

• United Nations Headquarters Site Dedication in New York City On April 13, 1947, the future site of the United Nations Headquarters was formally dedicated in New York City. UN Secretary-General Trygve Lie delivered a powerful speech, emphasizing the significance of establishing the global organization's headquarters in 'this great melting pot of the peoples of the world.' The UN planned to complete its first building on the site by fall 1948, symbolizing hope for international cooperation and peace in the aftermath of World War II.
• Mob Attack on Civil Rights Protesters in Chapel Hill On April 13, 1947, a violent mob attacked civil rights protesters at the bus station in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) had organized the 'Journey of Reconciliation' to challenge racial segregation on interstate transportation, following a Supreme Court decision declaring such segregation unconstitutional. The protest involved eight African American and eight white activists who traveled from Washington, D.C. on Greyhound and Trailways buses. Upon arrival, several protesters were brutally attacked and subsequently arrested, highlighting the intense racial tensions and resistance to civil rights progress during this period.

Events in 1947

April 13, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1947

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1947

April 13, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1947 can also be written as 4/13/1947 in the US and as 13/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1947:

• Tom Clancy

  Bestselling American novelist famous for his military and espionage thriller novels, many of which were adapted into successful films and...

• David Letterman

  Legendary American television host, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his groundbreaking late-night talk shows.

• Agostina Belli

  Prominent Italian actress who has appeared in over 50 films since 1968, known for her significant contributions to Italian cinema during the...

• Joseph Daul

  Prominent French politician who served as chairman of the European People's Party group in the European Parliament and president of the...

• Rae Armantrout

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet renowned for her innovative and experimental poetry, pushing the boundaries of contemporary literary expression.

• Jean-Jacques Laffont

  Influential French economist from Toulouse who significantly inspired Nobel Prize winner Jean Tirole's academic work and economic research.

• Thanos Mikroutsikos

  Greek composer and politician who made significant contributions to contemporary Greek music and political landscape.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1947:

• Jean Chassagne
• Jack Clark

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 01:36 am and setting at 11:38 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 13, 1947

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Someone born on April 13, 1947 is:

78 years 1 month old,

or 937 months and 1 day old,

or 4074 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28521 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1947?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 13, 1947.

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