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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1947What happened on Monday February 17, 1947?
About February 17th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: The Voice of America initiates radio broadcasts into the Soviet Union, marking a significant propaganda and communication effort during the early stages of the Cold War, aimed at countering Soviet information control and providing alternative perspectives to Soviet citizens.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1947 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Anniversary Song by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
- Popular movie: Pursued directed by Raoul Walsh
More about February 17th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1947.
Table of contents
- February 17, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1947?
- Who was born on February 17, 1947?
- February 17, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1947?
- Back in 1947
February 17, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1947:
- Voice of America Begins Soviet Broadcasts The Voice of America initiates radio broadcasts into the Soviet Union, marking a significant propaganda and communication effort during the early stages of the Cold War, aimed at countering Soviet information control and providing alternative perspectives to Soviet citizens.
- First Animal Space Launch The U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hermes project launches the V-2 rocket 'Blossom I', carrying plant material and fruit flies, marking a pioneering moment in biological space exploration and research.
- Dutch Catholic Bishops Denounce Communism Dutch Roman Catholic bishops publicly issue a manifesto strongly condemning 'godless communism', reflecting the religious and ideological tensions of the post-World War II era.
- Los Angeles Industrial Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurred at the O'Connor Electro-Plating Company in Los Angeles, California, resulting in 17 fatalities, extensive damage to approximately 100 buildings, and creating a significant crater in the ground.
February 17, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 17, 1947?
February 17, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 48th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1947 can also be written as 2/17/1947 in the US and as 17/2/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1947?
Famous people born on February 17, 1947:
- Luigi Abete
Prominent Italian business executive and lawyer who rose through the ranks of Confindustria, serving as vice-president and leading the...
February 17, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1947:
- Ettore Bortolotti
- Shivakiar Ibrahim
- M. P. Shiel
- Elena Văcărescu
February 17, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1947 was Anniversary Song by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Anniversary Song
- Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Anniversary Song
February 17, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1947 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 03:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1947.
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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1947
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Someone born on February 17, 1947 is:
78 years 2 months old,
or 938 months and 6 days old,
or 4079 weeks and 2 days old,
or 28555 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1947?
There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 17, 1947.
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