What happened on Friday August 15, 1947?

About August 15th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence from British colonial rule after a long struggle for freedom. Jawaharlal Nehru, a key leader of the independence movement, was sworn in as the first Prime Minister of the newly independent nation. This momentous event marked the end of nearly two centuries of British imperial control and the birth of a sovereign democratic republic.
  • Day of the week: August 15th, 1947 was a Friday
  • 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

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August 15, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1947:

  • India Gains Independence from United Kingdom On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence from British colonial rule after a long struggle for freedom. Jawaharlal Nehru, a key leader of the independence movement, was sworn in as the first Prime Minister of the newly independent nation. This momentous event marked the end of nearly two centuries of British imperial control and the birth of a sovereign democratic republic.
  • Partition of India and Pakistan On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the United Kingdom, simultaneously leading to the creation of two separate nations: India and Pakistan. The partition was based on religious demographics, with the Muslim-majority regions forming Pakistan, which was initially divided into West Pakistan (current Pakistan) and East Pakistan (later becoming Bangladesh in 1971).
  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah Becomes First Governor General of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was sworn in as the first Governor General of Pakistan in Karachi on August 15, 1947. A pivotal leader in the movement for a separate Muslim state, Jinnah played a crucial role in the creation of Pakistan during the partition of British India.

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August 15, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 15, 1947?


August 15, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1947 can also be written as 8/15/1947 in the US and as 15/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 15, 1947?


Famous people born on August 15, 1947:

  • Rakhee Gulzar
    Rakhee Gulzar

    Prominent Indian actress who made significant contributions to Bollywood cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Jenny Hanley
    Jenny Hanley

    British television presenter known for her work in entertainment and media during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Danielle Steel

    World-renowned bestselling novelist who has written over 190 books and sold more than 800 million copies worldwide.

  • Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter Jr in Macon

    US Navy pilot and NASA astronaut who contributed to space exploration and scientific research.

  • Sonny Carter

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August 15, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1947:

  • Nils Andersson
  • Claudio Granzotto

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August 15, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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.

  1. - The Lady from 29 Palms youtube
  2. - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms youtube
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August 15, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 15, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 08:33 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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How old is someone born on August 15, 1947?


Someone born on August 15, 1947 is:

77 years 8 months old,

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or 4055 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28386 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1947?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1947?

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