Monday March 17, 1947: on this day

March 17, 1947 was the 76th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1947, who was born and died on March 17, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's My Desire by Frankie Laine), movies (e.g. Buck Privates Come Home, directed by Charles Barton), TV series (e.g. Muffin The Mule) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 17, 1947?


March 17, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 76th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1947 can also be written as 3/17/1947 in the US and as 17/3/1947 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1947 in March 1947 calendar

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March 17, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1947:

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1947 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 01:53 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 17, 1947?


Famous people born on March 17, 1947:

  • Alexandre Arcady

    French actor, screenwriter, producer, and film director.

  • Rex Murphy

    Canadian journalist known for his work on CBC's The National.

  • Yury Chernavsky

    Russian-american producer and songwriter.

  • Dennis Bond

    English footballer.

  • Ian Gomm

    Rock guitarist.

  • Tony Cole

    Australian public servant.

  • James Morrow

    American author.

  • Jan Andersson

    Swedish politician and educator.

  • Ed White
  • Hans Jacobson
  • Boris Groys
  • Dimo Kostov
  • Sepp Kusstatscher
  • Dean Parks
  • Kunihiko Yokoyama

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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


You are 77 years and 2 days old,

or 924 months and 2 days old,

or 4018 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28127 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 1947.

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1947:

  • Mike

    American wyandotte chicken, lived 18 months following decapitation (h.

  • Karel Anděl

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

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

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


Holidays on March 17, 1947:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1947:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1947 was That's My Desire by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's My Desire

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

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

Buck Privates Come Home

Buck Privates Come Home

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Tom Brown, Joan Shawlee

Tarzan and the Huntress

Tarzan and the Huntress

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, Johnny Sheffield, Patricia Morison

Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman

Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Susan Hayward, Lee Bowman, Marsha Hunt, Eddie Albert

Yankee Fakir

Yankee Fakir

Release year: 1947

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: Douglas Fowley, Joan Woodbury, Clem Bevans, Ransom M. Sherman

Carnival in Costa Rica

Carnival in Costa Rica

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Dick Haymes, Vera-Ellen, Cesar Romero, Celeste Holm

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Juvenile Jury

Juvenile Jury

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Barry, Red Skelton, Mary Small

Country: United States of America

Show Business, Inc.

Show Business, Inc.

Release year: 1947

Country: United States of America

Small Fry Club

Small Fry Club

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bob Emery, Howard J. Schuman

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1947?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1947?

On March 17, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about March 17th

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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 March 1947?

March 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1947 calendar looked like.

Monday March 17, 1947