What happened on Monday November 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1947:

• Transistor Breakthrough by Bell Labs Scientists American scientists John Bardeen and Walter Houser Brattain, working at Bell Labs, successfully demonstrated the fundamental principles of the transistor, a groundbreaking invention that would fundamentally transform electronics, computing, and telecommunications in the 20th century. This discovery laid the groundwork for miniaturizing electronic components and would eventually lead to the development of integrated circuits, personal computers, and modern digital technology.
• Screen Actors Guild Implements Communist Loyalty Oath During the early stages of the Cold War and the emerging McCarthy era, the U.S. Screen Actors Guild enacted an anti-Communist loyalty oath, requiring members to declare they were not affiliated with Communist organizations. This action reflected the intense political tensions and ideological paranoia prevalent in American society during the late 1940s, significantly impacting the entertainment industry and individual careers.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1947

November 17, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 321st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1947 can also be written as 11/17/1947 in the US and as 17/11/1947 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1947 in November 1947 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1947:

• Steven de Souza

  American screenwriter and film producer known for his work in the entertainment industry.

• Paul Brainerd

  American entrepreneur and CEO of Aldus, pioneer in desktop publishing with significant involvement in Apple's publishing division.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1947:

• Victor Serge

  Russian novelist, anarchist, and historian (born 1890).

• Ricarda Huch
• Josafat Kocylovs'kyj
• Emil Racoviță

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on November 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1947 was Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) by Ray McKinley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Ray McKinley & His Orchestra - Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

Discover the personality of November born.

Unlock the Mysteries of November 17, 1947! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 09:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1947.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in November 1947

Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1947

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on November 17, 1947 is:

77 years 6 months old,

or 930 months and 7 days old,

or 4044 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28313 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.