What happened on Tuesday July 15, 1947?

About July 15th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: Peter Banks was born on July 15, 1947, in London, England. He was a pioneering guitarist best known as the original guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Yes. Banks played a crucial role in the early formation of the band's distinctive sound, contributing to their first two albums before being replaced by Steve Howe. His innovative guitar work and experimental approach significantly influenced the progressive rock genre during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
  • Day of the week: July 15th, 1947 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Deep Valley directed by Jean Negulesco

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July 15, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 1947:

  • Birth of Peter Banks, Progressive Rock Guitarist Peter Banks was born on July 15, 1947, in London, England. He was a pioneering guitarist best known as the original guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Yes. Banks played a crucial role in the early formation of the band's distinctive sound, contributing to their first two albums before being replaced by Steve Howe. His innovative guitar work and experimental approach significantly influenced the progressive rock genre during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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

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What day of the week was July 15, 1947?


July 15, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 196th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1947 can also be written as 7/15/1947 in the US and as 15/7/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 15, 1947?


Famous people born on July 15, 1947:

  • Roky Erickson

    Pioneering psychedelic rock musician and lead singer of the 13th Floor Elevators, a groundbreaking band in the 1960s counterculture...

  • Michel Diefenbacher

    French politician representing Lot-et-Garonne and a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

  • Lydia Davis
  • Peter Banks

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


Famous people died on July 15, 1947:

  • Henry Kolker

    Dies at 76.

  • Walter Donaldson

    American soldier and songwriter (b. 1893).

  • Gustavo Giovannoni

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July 15, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:39 am and setting at 07:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1947.

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How old is someone born on July 15, 1947?


Someone born on July 15, 1947 is:

77 years 9 months old,

or 933 months and 29 days old,

or 4061 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28428 days old,

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 15, 1947.

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