What happened on Thursday October 16, 1947?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1947:

• Bob Weir Birth Bob Weir, future guitarist of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, was born on October 16, 1947. He would later become a key member of the band, known for their influential role in the counterculture music scene and for songs like 'Uncle John's Band' (slight correction to original text).
• Philippines Acquires Territorial Islands from United Kingdom On October 16, 1947, the Philippines officially took over the administration of the Turtle Islands and the Mangsee Islands from the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment in the country's post-colonial territorial sovereignty and administrative independence.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1947

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1947

October 16, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 289th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1947 can also be written as 10/16/1947 in the US and as 16/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1947:

• David Zucker

  David Zucker is a renowned American comedy filmmaker famous for pioneering parody films like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' series.

• Bob Weir

  Bob Weir is a founding member of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, known for his distinctive guitar playing and songwriting.

• Thokozile Masipa

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1947:

• Anna B. Eckstein

  German peace activist (b. 1868).

• Ahmad Ali Khan di Malerkotla

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1947 was The Lady from 29 Palms by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Andrews Sisters - The Lady from 29 Palms
2. Jack Smith - Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
3. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - An Apple Blossom Wedding

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1947

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Someone born on October 16, 1947 is:

77 years 6 months old,

or 930 months and 28 days old,

or 4047 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28335 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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