What happened on Wednesday December 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1947:

• First Flight of Boeing B-47 Stratojet Strategic Bomber The Boeing B-47 Stratojet made its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era military aviation technology. This strategic bomber represented a major leap forward in jet-powered military aircraft design, featuring swept wings and a revolutionary multi-engine configuration that would influence future aircraft development.
• Wes Studi Born Wes Studi, a prominent Native American actor known for his roles in films like 'Dances with Wolves' and 'The Last of the Mohicans', was born. He became a significant figure in representing Native American characters in Hollywood.
• Severe Blizzard Hits New York City A massive blizzard struck New York City, depositing 27 inches of snow and causing significant disruption to urban life. The extreme winter weather event challenged city infrastructure and transportation systems.
• WEWS TV Channel 5 Begins Broadcasting in Cleveland WEWS, an ABC affiliate television station in Cleveland, Ohio, commenced its first broadcast, contributing to the expansion of television media in the post-World War II era.

Events in 1947

December 17, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1947

December 17, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1947 can also be written as 12/17/1947 in the US and as 17/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1947 in December 1947 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1947:

• Wes Studi

  Prominent Native American actor known for roles in films like 'Dances with Wolves' and 'The Last of the Mohicans', recognized for portraying...

• Ben Cross

  British actor known for his roles in 'Chariots of Fire' and numerous stage and screen performances.

• Mykola Azarov

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1947:

• Christos Tsigiridis

  Greek engineer (b. 1877).

• Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1947 was Serenade of the Bells by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Jo Stafford - Serenade of the Bells

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 10:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1947

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Someone born on December 17, 1947 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 27 days old,

or 4039 weeks

or 28273 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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