What happened on Saturday April 19, 1947?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1947:

• Nuremberg Trials: Flick Trial Begins The Flick Trial commenced in Nuremberg, where Friedrich Flick and five other prominent Nazi industrialists were put on trial for war crimes, including the use of slave labor during World War II. This trial was part of the broader effort to hold Nazi officials and collaborators accountable for their actions during the Holocaust.
• Texas City Disaster A catastrophic explosion occurred in the Texas City harbor when a French ship detonated, resulting in approximately 522 fatalities. This industrial accident is considered one of the deadliest in United States history, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life.
• Boston Marathon World Record Yun Bok Soh of Korea won the 51st Boston Marathon, setting a world record with a time of 2:25:39. This remarkable athletic achievement highlighted the growing international prominence of marathon running in the post-World War II era.
• NHL Stanley Cup: Toronto Maple Leafs Victory The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4 games to 2 in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, asserting their dominance in professional ice hockey during the late 1940s.
• Amateur Athletic Union Rope Climb Record An Amateur Athletic Union record was set for a 25-foot rope climb, completed in an impressive 4.7 seconds. This achievement demonstrated the exceptional athletic skills and physical conditioning of the era.

Events in 1947

April 19, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1947

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1947

April 19, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 109th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1947 can also be written as 4/19/1947 in the US and as 19/4/1947 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1947 in April 1947 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1947:

• Murray Perahia

  Internationally acclaimed classical pianist renowned for his exceptional interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin.

• James Woods

  Accomplished American actor known for his intense performances and roles in dramatic films, with multiple award nominations.

• Mark Volman

  Influential musician known as a member of The Turtles and later Flo & Eddie, who also collaborated with Frank Zappa and appeared in musical...

• Kathy Acker

  Influential postmodern writer and activist known for experimental literature and feminist perspectives.

• Yan Pascal Tortelier
• Sandro Petraglia

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1947:

• Charles Bidwill
• Hajime Isogai

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1947 was Linda by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Linda
2. Count Basie & His Orchestra - Free Eats
3. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - My Melancholy Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:43 am and setting at 06:14 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1947

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Someone born on April 19, 1947 is:

78 years and 25 days old,

or 936 months and 25 days old,

or 4073 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28515 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1947?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 19, 1947.

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