What happened on Tuesday October 14, 1947?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1947:

• Breaking the Sound Barrier Captain Chuck Yeager of the U.S. Air Force made aviation history by flying the Bell X-1 rocket-powered experimental aircraft, nicknamed 'Glamorous Glennis', faster than the speed of sound in level flight over the high desert of Southern California. This groundbreaking achievement marked a pivotal moment in aerospace technology and human exploration.
• Dutch Queen Honors Eisenhower Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands presented a prestigious golden award to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, likely in recognition of his significant military leadership during World War II and contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands.
• Birth of an Austrian Entertainer Lukas Resetarits, a notable Austrian cabaret artist and actor, was born, who would later become an influential figure in Austrian entertainment and comedy.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1947

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1947

October 14, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 287th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1947 can also be written as 10/14/1947 in the US and as 14/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1947:

• Sammy Hagar

  Legendary rock musician, best known as the lead vocalist of Van Halen and for his successful solo career.

• Mary Greer

  Renowned author and expert in tarot, metaphysics, and transformative arts.

• Nikolai Volkoff

  Professional wrestler of Yugoslav origin who became a notable figure in American wrestling.

• Bruno Masure

  Prominent French journalist and television presenter who gained recognition for hosting the prestigious news program 'Le Journal de 20...

• Charlie Joiner
• Bob Kuechenberg
• Juan del Río Martín

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1947:

• Frank Heller
• André Liminana

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on October 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1947 was The Lady from 29 Palms by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Andrews Sisters - The Lady from 29 Palms
2. Jack Smith - Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
3. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - An Apple Blossom Wedding

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:18 am and setting at 06:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1947

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Someone born on October 14, 1947 is:

77 years 7 months old,

or 931 months

or 4048 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28337 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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

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

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