Thursday January 16, 1947: on this day

January 16, 1947 was the 16th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1947, who was born and died on January 16, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sonata by Jo Stafford), movies (e.g. Odd Man Out, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Muffin The Mule) books and videogames back then.

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

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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.

January 16, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

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January 16, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1947:

  • Vincent aurial elected president of france.
  • Vincent auriol is inaugurated as president of france.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 16, 1947 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on January 16, 1947?


Famous people born on January 16, 1947:

  • Laura Schlessinger
    Laura Schlessinger

    American radio personality and counselor.

  • Juliet Berto

    Screenwriter/actress (bastienne bastien) dies at 42.

  • Magdalen Nabb

    English educator and author (d. 2007).

  • Harvey Proctor

    English politician.

  • Elaine Murphy

    Baroness murphy, english academic and politician.

  • Sara Olson

    American criminal.

  • Georgette Mosbacher

    Ceo (la prairie cosmetics).

  • Michel Chion

    French composer of experimental music, a teacher and theoretician of audio-visual relationships.

  • Sarah Jane Olson

    American political activist.

  • Dr Laura Schlessinger in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Ovidio Bompressi

    Italian homicide.

  • Apasra Hongsakula
  • Piero Tiberi
  • William Craig
  • Thomas Christopher Collins
  • Quique Costas

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 12 days old,

or 4028 weeks

or 28196 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1947.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1947:

  • Fate Marable

    Renowned jazz musician known for his contributions to the development of jazz music.

  • Helmuth von Pannwitz

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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


Holidays on January 16, 1947:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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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.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sonata
  2. - Managua, Nicaragua

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

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

Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, F.J. McCormick

Country: United States of America

Boomerang!

Boomerang!

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams

Country: United States of America

The Unfaithful

The Unfaithful

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden

Calendar Girl

Calendar Girl

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Jane Frazee, William Marshall, Gail Patrick, Kenny Baker

Scared to Death

Scared to Death

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Bela Lugosi, George Zucco, Molly Lamont, Nat Pendleton

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Muffin the Mule

Muffin the Mule

Release year: 1946

Written by:

Starring: Annette Mills

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Household Hints

Household Hints

Release year: 1946

The Care of Your Car

The Care of Your Car

Release year: 1947

You Are an Artist

You Are an Artist

Release year: 1946

Starring: Jon Gnagy, Ben Grauer, Warren Hull

Country: United States of America

Variety on View

Variety on View

Release year: 1946

Starring: Eric Robinson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1947?

On January 16, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 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 January 1947?

January 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1947 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 16, 1947