What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1947:

• National Security Act Takes Effect The National Security Act of 1947 becomes effective, creating the United States Air Force as a separate military branch, establishing the National Security Council, and founding the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
• First Secretary of Defense Sworn In James V. Forrestal was sworn in as the first Secretary of Defense of the United States, marking a significant reorganization of the nation's military leadership following World War II.
• Jackie Robinson Honored Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of the Year by Sporting News, recognizing his groundbreaking first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers and his pivotal role in breaking baseball's color barrier.
• Fort Lauderdale Hurricane The 1947 Fort Lauderdale Hurricane devastates southeastern Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 51 fatalities.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1947

September 17, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1947 can also be written as 9/17/1947 in the US and as 17/9/1947 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1947 in September 1947 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1947:

• Tessa Jowell

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• Marie-Thérèse Hermange
• François Liberti

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1947:

• Robert Hawthorn Kitson
• Ferdinando Lori

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1947 was I Wish I Didn't Love You So by Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Betty Hutton - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
2. Jack Owens - How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You)
3. Johnny Mercer - Sugar Blues
4. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - Near You
5. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - I Wish I Didn't Love You So

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 09:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 1947

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Someone born on September 17, 1947 is:

77 years 8 months old,

or 932 months and 7 days old,

or 4053 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28374 days old,

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

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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