What happened on Friday January 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1947:

• Communist Victory in Polish Parliamentary Elections In a significant political development, a Communist Party-dominated coalition secured an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote in Polish parliamentary elections, signaling the growing Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and the early stages of the Cold War.
• Churchill's Post-War US Diplomatic Mission Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited the United States as a private citizen, seeking American support for policing and stabilizing Europe in the aftermath of World War II. This visit was crucial in shaping post-war international relations and the emerging Cold War dynamics.
• French Government Reorganization French President Vincent Auriol appointed Paul Ramadier to form a new government, replacing Léon Blum. This political transition reflected the ongoing political instability and reconstruction efforts in post-war France.
• US Military Court Martial in China A significant legal proceeding began in China, where a US Marine was facing court martial for the alleged rape of a university student in Peiping (Beijing). This event underscores the complex post-war tensions and military conduct issues in occupied territories.
• Muiden Ammunition Factory Explosion A devastating explosion occurred at an ammunition factory in Muiden, Netherlands, resulting in 16 fatalities. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of post-World War II munitions handling and the lingering risks from wartime explosives.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1947

January 17, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1947 can also be written as 1/17/1947 in the US and as 17/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1947:

• Jane Elliot

  Jane Elliot is an American actress best known for her long-running role as Tracy Quartermaine on the popular soap opera General Hospital,...

• Peter Werner (director)
• Philip Plisson
• Ulysses Dove
• Peter Werner
• Manuel Herrero Fernández

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1947:

• Jean-Marie-Rodrigue Villeneuve

  French archbishop of quebec (born 1883).

• Pyotr Krasnov

  Russian counter-revolutionary (born 1869).

• Hryhoryj Chomyšyn
• Pëtr Nikolaevič Krasnov
• Eugenio Lanti
• Wilhelm Levison
• Brunilde Tanzi

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1947 was Sonata by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Jo Stafford - Sonata
2. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Managua, Nicaragua

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1947

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Someone born on January 17, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 6 days old,

or 4083 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28586 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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