Friday January 17, 1947: on this day

January 17, 1947 was the 17th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1947, who was born and died on January 17, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sonata by Jo Stafford), movies (e.g. Odd Man Out, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Muffin The Mule) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 17, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1947:

  • Muiden netherlands ammunition factory explodes, 16 die.

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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


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

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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Who was born on January 17, 1947?


Famous people born on January 17, 1947:

  • Jane Elliot
    Jane Elliot

    Jane elliot is an american actress best known for her role as tracy quartermaine on the soap opera general hospital.

  • Gail Toushin

    Lpga golfer.

  • Ulysses Dove

    Dancer / choreographer.

  • Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau

    French tennis player who was an international player.

  • Todd Susman in Saint Louis

    Missouri, usa; actor ("goodnight beantown").

  • Philippe Marland

    French high ranking official, ex-ambassador, and permanent representative of france to oecd.

  • Jane Elliot in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Peter Werner (director)
  • Philip Plisson
  • Erling Næss
  • Todd Susman
  • Peter Werner
  • Anatolij Novikov
  • Alain Payet
  • Franco Asciutti
  • Alcides Báez
  • Adolivio Capece

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 12 days old,

or 4028 weeks

or 28196 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1947.

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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


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
  • Hugh Valentine King
  • Eugène Lanti (Eugène Adam

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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


Holidays on January 17, 1947:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sonata
  2. - Managua, Nicaragua

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

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

Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, F.J. McCormick

Country: United States of America

Boomerang!

Boomerang!

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams

Country: United States of America

The Unfaithful

The Unfaithful

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden

Calendar Girl

Calendar Girl

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Jane Frazee, William Marshall, Gail Patrick, Kenny Baker

Scared to Death

Scared to Death

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Bela Lugosi, George Zucco, Molly Lamont, Nat Pendleton

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Muffin the Mule

Muffin the Mule

Release year: 1946

Written by:

Starring: Annette Mills

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Household Hints

Household Hints

Release year: 1946

The Care of Your Car

The Care of Your Car

Release year: 1947

You Are an Artist

You Are an Artist

Release year: 1946

Starring: Jon Gnagy, Ben Grauer, Warren Hull

Country: United States of America

Variety on View

Variety on View

Release year: 1946

Starring: Eric Robinson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1947?

On January 17, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1947?

January 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1947 calendar looked like.

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