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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1947What happened on Tuesday December 16, 1947?
About December 16th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: At Bell Labs in Murray Hill, New Jersey, William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain successfully developed the first practical point-contact transistor, a groundbreaking invention that would revolutionize electronics and computing. This semiconductor device marked a pivotal moment in technological history, enabling smaller, more efficient electronic components and paving the way for modern digital technology.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1947 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Serenade of the Bells by Jo Stafford
- Popular movie: I Walk Alone directed by Byron Haskin
More about December 16th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1947.
Table of contents
- December 16, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1947?
- Who was born on December 16, 1947?
- December 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1947?
- Back in 1947
December 16, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1947:
- Invention of the Point-Contact Transistor At Bell Labs in Murray Hill, New Jersey, William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain successfully developed the first practical point-contact transistor, a groundbreaking invention that would revolutionize electronics and computing. This semiconductor device marked a pivotal moment in technological history, enabling smaller, more efficient electronic components and paving the way for modern digital technology.
December 16, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 16, 1947?
December 16, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1947 can also be written as 12/16/1947 in the US and as 16/12/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1947?
Famous people born on December 16, 1947:
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Ben CrossBen Cross was a prominent English actor known for his roles in films like 'Chariots of Fire' and stage performances.
- Martyn Poliakoff
Martyn Poliakoff is a distinguished British chemist and academic, known for his research in green chemistry and his engaging science...
- Vincent Matthews
Vincent Matthews was an Olympic gold medalist in the 400m dash at the 1972 Munich Olympics, representing the United States in track and...
December 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
December 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1947 was Serenade of the Bells by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Jo Stafford - Serenade of the Bells
December 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1947 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 09:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1947
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Someone born on December 16, 1947 is:
77 years 4 months old,
or 928 months and 28 days old,
or 4039 weeks and 1 day old,
or 28274 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1947?
There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1947.
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