What happened on Thursday July 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1947:

• The Exodus Incident in Palestine British troops intercept and prevent the refugee ship 'Exodus' from entering Palestine, a pivotal moment in the post-World War II Jewish migration crisis. This event symbolizes the complex geopolitical tensions surrounding the establishment of Israel and Jewish resettlement.
• Presidential Succession Act Signed President Harry S. Truman signs the Presidential Succession Act, establishing a clear line of succession after the Vice President by placing the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate next in order. This legislation provides crucial constitutional clarity for governmental continuity.
• Ramdas Ship Disaster in Mumbai A devastating maritime tragedy occurs when the Indian passenger ship Ramdas capsizes during a severe cyclone off the coast of Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of 625 lives. This event highlights the dangerous maritime conditions and limited safety measures of the time.
• Birth of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, later known as the Duchess of Cornwall and wife of King Charles III, is born in London, England. She would become a significant figure in the British Royal Family, eventually marrying Prince Charles in 2005 after years of public scrutiny and controversy.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1947

July 17, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1947 can also be written as 7/17/1947 in the US and as 17/7/1947 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1947 in July 1947 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1947:

• Camilla Duchess of Cornwall

  Camilla is the wife of King Charles III and a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her role as the Duchess of Cornwall...

• Camilla Bowles

  Camilla bowles is a member of the british royal family and is mostly known for her marriage to prince charles.

• Wolfgang Flür

  Wolfgang Flür was a pioneering electronic musician, best known as a member of the influential German band Kraftwerk.

• Mick Tucker

  Mick Tucker was the drummer of the iconic glam rock band Sweet, known for their hit songs in the 1970s.

• Robert Begerau

  German manager and footballer.

• Camilla Shand
• Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1947:

• Kathryn Carver

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on July 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:33 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1947.

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Someone born on July 17, 1947 is:

77 years 9 months old,

or 933 months and 27 days old,

or 4060 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28426 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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