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see horoscope and birth chart for August 14, 1947What happened on Thursday August 14, 1947?
About August 14th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: Pakistan gains independence from the British Empire, marking the end of colonial rule and the birth of a new sovereign nation. This historic moment followed the partition of British India and established Pakistan as a separate Muslim-majority state.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1947 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Song of the Thin Man directed by Edward Buzzell
More about August 14th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on August 14th, 1947.
Table of contents
- August 14, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 14, 1947?
- Who was born on August 14, 1947?
- August 14, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 14, 1947?
- Back in 1947
August 14, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1947:
- Pakistan's Independence Day Pakistan gains independence from the British Empire, marking the end of colonial rule and the birth of a new sovereign nation. This historic moment followed the partition of British India and established Pakistan as a separate Muslim-majority state.
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias Turns Professional Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias, a legendary multi-sport athlete, transitions from amateur to professional status, securing a significant $300,000 deal. This move highlights her exceptional athletic prowess and the evolving landscape of women's sports in the mid-20th century.
August 14, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 14, 1947?
August 14, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1947 can also be written as 8/14/1947 in the US and as 14/8/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 14, 1947?
Famous people born on August 14, 1947:
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Danielle SteelProlific American novelist renowned for her romance novels, she is one of the best-selling authors globally with over 800 million books sold...
- Jiro Taniguchi
Renowned Japanese manga artist and illustrator known for his sophisticated and realistic drawing style in graphic novels.
- Maddy Prior
Influential British folk singer, prominent member of the folk-rock band Steeleye Span, known for reviving traditional English folk music.
- Michel Seurat
French academic and journalist who was tragically kidnapped by Islamic Jihad in Lebanon in 1985 and died from cancer during his captivity.
- Jacques Myard
August 14, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1947 was The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - The Lady from 29 Palms
- Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms
August 14, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 14, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1947 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 14, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 07:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1947
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Someone born on August 14, 1947 is:
77 years 9 months old,
or 933 months
or 4056 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28398 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1947?
There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1947.
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Back in 1947
