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see horoscope and birth chart for January 16, 1947What happened on Thursday January 16, 1947?
About January 16th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: Vincent Auriol was officially inaugurated as the President of France, marking a significant moment in post-World War II French political history.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1947 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Sonata by Jo Stafford
- Popular movie: Odd Man Out directed by Carol Reed
More about January 16th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on January 16th, 1947.
Table of contents
- January 16, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 16, 1947?
- Who was born on January 16, 1947?
- January 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1947?
- Back in 1947
January 16, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1947:
- Vincent Auriol Presidential Inauguration Vincent Auriol was officially inaugurated as the President of France, marking a significant moment in post-World War II French political history.
- London Transportation Strike Resolution The London transportation strike was successfully settled, with an agreement to have strikers' demands reviewed by an adjustment board, demonstrating labor negotiation processes in post-war Britain.
- Laura Schlessinger Birth Laura Schlessinger, an influential American radio talk show host known for her conservative advice and psychological counseling, was born on this date.
January 16, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 16, 1947?
January 16, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1947 can also be written as 1/16/1947 in the US and as 16/1/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 16, 1947?
Famous people born on January 16, 1947:
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Laura SchlessingerProminent American radio personality and relationship counselor known for her conservative advice show and multiple bestselling books about...
- Michel Chion
Renowned French composer, film theorist, and expert in audio-visual relationships, known for his groundbreaking work in sound and cinema...
- Juliet Berto
French actress and screenwriter known for her work in French New Wave cinema, who tragically died at a young age.
January 16, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 16, 1947:
- Fate Marable
- Helmuth von Pannwitz
January 16, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1947 was Sonata by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.
- Jo Stafford - Sonata
- Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Managua, Nicaragua
January 16, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 16, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 16, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1947 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 01:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1947
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Someone born on January 16, 1947 is:
78 years 3 months old,
or 939 months and 7 days old,
or 4083 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28587 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1947?
There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1947.
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