Tuesday December 16, 1947: on this day

December 16, 1947 was the 350th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1947, who was born and died on December 16, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Serenade of the Bells by Jo Stafford), movies (e.g. I Walk Alone, directed by Byron Haskin), TV series (e.g. Little Audrey) books and videogames back then.

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

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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.

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December 16, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1947:

  • William shockley, john bardeen and walter brattain build the first practical point-contact transistor.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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?

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

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


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The moon phase on December 16, 1947 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on December 16, 1947?


Famous people born on December 16, 1947:

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Martyn Poliakoff

    English academic and chemist.

  • Trevor Żahra

    Maltese novelist, poet and illustrator.

  • Vincent Matthews

    United states -- 400m dash (1972 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Pierluigi Rottigni
  • Theo Vonk
  • Robert Kerman
  • Giovanni Botti
  • István Czakkel
  • André Gaudette
  • Harry Bernard «Ben» Cross

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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


You are 76 years 3 months old,

or 915 months and 13 days old,

or 3980 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27863 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 1947.

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

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


Famous people died on December 16, 1947:

  • Gino Rossi
  • Harry Johnson

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

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


Holidays on December 16, 1947:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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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.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Serenade of the Bells

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

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

I Walk Alone

I Walk Alone

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Byron Haskin

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Wendell Corey

Country: United States of America

The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn

Country: United States of America

Killer McCoy

Killer McCoy

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Brian Donlevy, Ann Blyth, James Dunn

If Winter Comes

If Winter Comes

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Deborah Kerr, Angela Lansbury, Binnie Barnes

Women in the Night

Women in the Night

Release year: 1947

Directed by: William Rowland

Starring: Tala Birell, William Henry, Richard Loo, Virginia Christine

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Eye Witness

Eye Witness

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

The Newscenter

The Newscenter

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jim Vance

Country: United States of America

Public Prosecutor

Public Prosecutor

Release year: 1947

Starring: John Howard, Anne Gwynne, Walter Sande

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 16, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1947?

On December 16, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 16th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1947?

December 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1947 calendar looked like.

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