What happened on Monday April 14, 1947?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1947:

• Landmark School Desegregation Case: Mendez v. Westminster The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in Mendez v. Westminster, affirming a district court decision that declared the segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in Orange County, California, unconstitutional. This case was a significant precursor to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
• Charles de Gaulle Founds Rally of the French People Charles de Gaulle, a prominent French political leader, founded the Rally of the French People (RPF), a political party that would play a significant role in post-World War II French politics and de Gaulle's eventual return to power.
• Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak's First Flight The Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, an experimental aircraft, completed its inaugural flight on April 14, 1947. This aircraft was part of the United States' early research into high-speed flight and aerodynamics during the post-World War II era.
• Bob Massie: Australian Cricket Player Bob Massie was an Australian cricket player known for his exceptional swing bowling. He notably took 16 wickets on his debut match against England in 1972, a remarkable achievement in cricket history.
• Supreme Court Case: Crane v. Commissioner The United States Supreme Court decided the Crane v. Commissioner case, which likely involved a legal dispute related to taxation or judicial interpretation of tax laws.
• Debut of 'Grandma' Comic Strip The comic strip 'Grandma' by Charles Kuhn made its first appearance, adding to the rich landscape of mid-20th century American comic art and entertainment.

Events in 1947

April 14, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1947

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1947

April 14, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 104th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1947 can also be written as 4/14/1947 in the US and as 14/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1947:

• Dominique Baudis

  Prominent French politician who served as mayor of Toulouse and had a distinguished career in journalism as a foreign correspondent and news...

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1947:

• Lucien Botovasoa
• Joseph Brummer

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1947 was Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Linda
2. Count Basie & His Orchestra - Free Eats
3. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - My Melancholy Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th 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 14, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 02:18 am and setting at 12:40 pm.

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 14, 1947

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Someone born on April 14, 1947 is:

78 years 1 month old,

or 937 months

or 4074 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28520 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1947?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1947.

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