What happened on Monday June 16, 1947?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1947:

• Soviet Pravda Denounces Marshall Plan On June 16, 1947, the official Soviet newspaper Pravda published a strongly worded editorial criticizing the Marshall Plan, the United States' economic recovery program for post-World War II Europe. The article characterized the plan as an imperialistic attempt by the United States to exert economic and political control over European nations, particularly those in the Soviet sphere of influence. This denouncement was a significant moment in the early stages of the Cold War, highlighting the growing ideological and geopolitical tensions between the Soviet Union and the Western powers.
• First Network News Broadcast in Washington On June 16, 1947, Dumont Television Network made history by broadcasting the first network news program from Washington, D.C. This groundbreaking moment marked a significant milestone in the evolution of television journalism, demonstrating the emerging potential of television as a medium for news dissemination. The broadcast represented an important step in the transformation of how Americans would consume news in the coming decades.

Events in 1947

June 16, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1947

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1947

June 16, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 167th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1947 can also be written as 6/16/1947 in the US and as 16/6/1947 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1947 in June 1947 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1947:

• Alain Aspect

  Renowned French physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics and quantum entanglement.

• Al Cowlings

  American football player known for his involvement in the O.J.

• Buronson

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1947:

• Jean Capart
• Bronisław Huberman
• Francesco Petronelli

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1947 was Peg O' My Heart by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Three Suns - Peg O' My Heart
2. Clark Dennis - Peg O' My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 07:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1947

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Someone born on June 16, 1947 is:

77 years 10 months old,

or 934 months and 28 days old,

or 4065 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28457 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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