What happened on Thursday February 13, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 13, 1947:

• Mike Krzyzewski Birth Mike Krzyzewski, legendary American basketball coach and player, was born in Chicago, Illinois. He would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in NCAA basketball history, leading Duke University's team to multiple national championships.
• Paris Newspaper Strike of 1947 A significant labor disruption occurred in Paris when members of mechanical trade unions joined administrative employees in a strike, resulting in the suspension of all 32 daily newspapers in the city. This event highlighted the labor tensions and union power in post-World War II France.
• Wolfgang Borchert's Radio Play Debut The influential German playwright Wolfgang Borchert's play *The Man Outside* premiered on German radio, representing a significant moment in post-war German theatrical and radio arts.
• Family Theater Radio Show Premiere The popular radio anthology show *Family Theater* made its debut on the Mutual Broadcasting System in the United States, marking an important moment in mid-20th century American radio entertainment.
• Tony Butler - Rock Musician Tony Butler, rock bassist known for his work with the Scottish band Big Country, was noted for his contributions to the band's notable albums "It's a Big Country" and "Wonderland".

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Feb. 13, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 13, 1947

February 13, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 44th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1947 can also be written as 2/13/1947 in the US and as 13/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 13, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 13, 1947:

• Mike Krzyzewski

  Legendary Duke University basketball coach who is considered one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, leading Duke to multiple...

• Stephen Hadley

  Prominent American national security expert who served as the 21st United States National Security Advisor during the George W. Bush...

• Francis Luyce

  French competitive swimmer who represented France in two Olympic Games, demonstrating significant athletic achievement in the 1960s.

• Tat'jana Tarasova

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 13th

Famous people died on February 13, 1947:

• Celestina Boninsegna

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 13th

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 13, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 11:46 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 13, 1947

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Someone born on February 13, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 1 day old,

or 4082 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28580 days old,

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

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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

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

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