Sunday August 17, 1947: on this day

August 17, 1947 was the 229th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1947, who was born and died on August 17, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Song of the Thin Man, directed by Edward Buzzell), TV series (e.g. The Walter Compton News) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1947?


August 17, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1947 can also be written as 8/17/1947 in the US and as 17/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1947:

  • The radcliffe line, the border between union of india and dominion of pakistan is revealed.

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August 17, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 17, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:14 am and setting at 09:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Who was born on August 17, 1947?


Famous people born on August 17, 1947:

  • Jennifer Rhodes
    Jennifer Rhodes

    American actress.

  • Brian Froud

    Brian Froud is a British fantasy illustrator and author known for his work on films such as The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

  • Gary Talley

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the box tops).

  • Mohamed Abdelaziz

    President of the sahrawi arab democratic republic (d. 2016).

  • Sylvia Nasar

    German-american academic and journalist.

  • Carol Moseley Braun

    Politician.

  • Peter McDougall
  • Jim Dorey
  • Leda Melluso
  • Blanca Ibáñez
  • Pedro Ruiz

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 6 days old,

or 4001 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28009 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1947?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1947.

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August 17, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1947:

  • Jedrek Moczygemba

    Polish priest known for his work in Texas, USA.

  • Eugenio di Svezia
  • Eugenio Napoleón de Suecia
  • Wilhelm Uhde

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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August 17, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1947:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1947 was The Lady from 29 Palms by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady from 29 Palms
  2. - The Lady from Twenty-Nine Palms

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August 17, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

The October Man

The October Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh

Lured

Lured

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Ray Milland, Marlene Dietrich, Murvyn Vye, Bruce Lester

Captain Boycott

Captain Boycott

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Frank Launder

Starring: Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns

August 17, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

The Walter Compton News

The Walter Compton News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Walter Compton

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1947?

On August 17, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1947?

On August 17, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1947?

On August 17, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1947 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 17, 1947