Wednesday April 16, 1947: on this day

April 16, 1947 was the 106th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 16, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 16, 1947, who was born and died on April 16, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Born to Kill, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Doorway To Fame) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1947?


April 16, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1947 can also be written as 4/16/1947 in the US and as 16/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

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April 16, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1947:

  • Lens to provide zoom effects demonstrated (new york city, new york).
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 16, 1947
  • Bernard baruch first applies the term "cold war" to describe the relationship between the united states and the soviet union.

April 16, 1947: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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 16, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 02:50 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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Who was born on April 16, 1947?


Famous people born on April 16, 1947:

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Laylaa Abdul-Jabbar

    Legendary NBA player known for his skyhook shot.

  • Zakariyah Abdul-Jabbar

    Legendary NBA player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Alanea Ferguson

    Award-winning author of young adult fiction.

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Scottish singer, folk and pop singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

  • Abdul Jabbar

    Legendary basketball player known for his skyhook shot.

  • Lew Alcindor

    Lew Alcindor, later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, is a legendary basketball player who excelled in the NBA.

  • Ian Dunbar

    Scientist.

  • Lois Chiles

    Actress.

  • Steven Lewis

    American photographer, historian, teacher and historian.

  • Tahani Rached
  • 2016 Ecuador earthquake
  • Chantal Delsol

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

  • Lara Dutta
    Lara Dutta

    Indian actress.

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April 16, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 3 days old,

or 4013 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28097 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1947?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1947.

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April 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1947:

  • Rudolf Höss

    German soldier, nazi partisan who served in the capacity of commandant at auschwitz extermination camp (1940aeur"45), when approximately...

  • Jennings Burton

    Pioneering American biologist known for his work on plant physiology.

  • Guido Donegani
  • Nikolaj Konovalov

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1947:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1947:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1947 was Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Linda
  2. - Free Eats
  3. - My Melancholy Baby

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April 16, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Born to Kill

Born to Kill

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry

Country: United States of America

Blaze of Noon

Blaze of Noon

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Anne Baxter, William Holden, Sonny Tufts, William Bendix

High Barbaree

High Barbaree

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Van Johnson, June Allyson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell

Calcutta

Calcutta

Release year: 1947

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Alan Ladd, Gail Russell, William Bendix, June Duprez

New Orleans

New Orleans

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Marjorie Lord, Irene Rich

April 16, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Doorway to Fame

Doorway to Fame

Release year: 1947

Starring: Johnny Olson, Ned Harvey, Joe Bolton

Country: United States of America

Juvenile Jury

Juvenile Jury

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Barry, Red Skelton, Mary Small

Country: United States of America

Show Business, Inc.

Show Business, Inc.

Release year: 1947

Country: United States of America

Small Fry Club

Small Fry Club

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bob Emery, Howard J. Schuman

Country: United States of America

Television Dancing Club

Television Dancing Club

Release year: 1947

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Who was the US President on April 16, 1947?

On April 16, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1947?

On April 16, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1947?

On April 16, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for April 1947?

April 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1947 calendar looked like.

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