Saturday August 16, 1947: on this day

August 16, 1947 was the 228th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 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 August 16, 1947, who was born and died on August 16, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Song of the Thin Man, directed by Edward Buzzell), TV series (e.g. The Walter Compton News) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 16, 1947?


August 16, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1947 can also be written as 8/16/1947 in the US and as 16/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1947 in August 1947 calendar

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August 16, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1947:

  • Ralph kiner becomes 1st pirate to hit 3 consecutive hrs
  • In greece, general markos vafiadis takes over the government.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:56 am and setting at 09:03 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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Who was born on August 16, 1947?


Famous people born on August 16, 1947:

  • Marc Messier (actor)

    Marc messier is a canadian actor known for his work in canadian television and film.

  • Carol Moseley Braun

    First African American woman elected to the U.S.

  • Katharine Hamnett

    English fashion designer.

  • Anne Whitaker

    Astrologer from scotland, living in glasgow.

  • Marc Messier

    Canadian actor.

  • John Howard (US) speed record (152284 mph at Bonneville Flats

    Utah).

  • Carol Braun

    American politician and lawyer united states ambassador to new zealand.

  • Daishirō Yoshimura
  • Ephraïm Inoni
  • Giorgio Pellizzaro
  • Ermes Ronchi
  • Erich Walch
  • Carmen Longo
  • Gennadij Cygankov
  • Giancarlo Martini

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 13 days old,

or 3997 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27985 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1947.

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 16, 1947:

  • Nell Ruth

    Nell Ruth was a legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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


Holidays on August 16, 1947:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady from 29 Palms
  2. - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms

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

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

Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

The October Man

The October Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh

Lured

Lured

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Ray Milland, Marlene Dietrich, Murvyn Vye, Bruce Lester

Captain Boycott

Captain Boycott

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Frank Launder

Starring: Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

The Walter Compton News

The Walter Compton News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Walter Compton

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 16, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1947?

On August 16, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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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 August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1947 calendar looked like.

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