Thursday July 17, 1947: on this day

July 17, 1947 was the 198th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1947, who was born and died on July 17, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1947, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Deep Valley, directed by Jean Negulesco), TV series (e.g. Seaside Concert Parties) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 17, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1947:

  • The indian passenger ship ''ramdas'' is capsized by a cyclone at mumbai, india, with 625 people killed.
  • Following wide media and unscop coverage, ''the exodus'' is captured by british troops and refused entry into palestine at the port of haifa.
  • President harry s. truman signs the presidential succession act into law, which places the speaker of the house and the president pro tempore of the senate next in the line of succession after the vice president.

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


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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?

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

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


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

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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Who was born on July 17, 1947?


Famous people born on July 17, 1947:

  • Camilla Bowles

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

  • Dutchess of Cornwall

    The Duchess of Cornwall is the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and a member of the British royal family.

  • Dutchess Camilla

    Dutchess Camilla is a British musician and the Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.

  • Mick Tucker

    English rock drummer (sweet) (d. 2002).

  • Camilla Parker Bowles

    Camilla Parker Bowles is the wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.

  • Alexis Herman

    Former U.S.

  • Floyd Skloot

    American poet and writer known for his memoirs and poetry.

  • Wolfgang Flür

    German musician (kraftwerk).

  • Joyce Anelay

    Baroness anelay of st john's, english educator and politician.

  • Robert Begerau

    German manager and footballer.

  • Camilla

    Duchess of cornwall.

  • Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
  • Lorenzo Lauria
  • Dominick Montiglio
  • Ilanit

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 76 years 9 months old,

or 921 months and 7 days old,

or 4005 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28041 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 1947.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1947:

  • Raoul Wallenberg

    A swedish diplomat and businessman, he was a member of a wealthy swedish family that managed to save more than 12,000 hungarian jews from...

  • Kathryn Carver
  • Sisowath Youtevong (អ្នកអង្គម្ចាស់ ស៊ីសុវត្ថិ យុត្តិវង្ស)

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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


Holidays on July 17, 1947:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

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

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

Deep Valley

Deep Valley

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Ida Lupino, Dane Clark, Wayne Morris, Fay Bainter

Jesse James Rides Again

Jesse James Rides Again

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon, Thomas Carr

Starring: Clayton Moore, Linda Stirling, Roy Barcroft, John Compton

Under the Tonto Rim

Under the Tonto Rim

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Lew Landers

Starring: Tim Holt, Nan Leslie, Richard Martin, Tom Keene

Bush Christmas

Bush Christmas

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ralph Smart

Starring: Chips Rafferty, John Fernside, Stan Tolhurst, Pat Penny

The Red Stallion

The Red Stallion

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Robert Paige, Noreen Nash, Ted Donaldson, Jane Darwell

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

The Borden Show

The Borden Show

Release year: 1947

Starring: Vaughn Taylor

Country: United States of America

The Wife Saver

The Wife Saver

Release year: 1947

Starring: Allen Prescott

Country: United States of America

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

In the Kelvinator Kitchen

Release year: 1947

Starring: Ray Forrest, Alma Kitchell

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1947?

On July 17, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1947?

July 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1947 calendar looked like.

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