What happened on Thursday February 20, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1947:

• Lord Mountbatten's Viceroyalty Lord Louis Mountbatten is appointed as the last Viceroy of India, a pivotal role during the critical period leading up to India's independence and partition.
• First Living Creatures in Space Fruit flies become the first living organisms launched into space aboard a V-2 rocket from White Sands Proving Grounds, reaching an impressive altitude of 109 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Dissolution of Prussia The historic state of Prussia officially ceases to exist, marking the end of a significant political entity that had played a crucial role in German and European history for centuries.
• Polaroid Instant Camera Debut Edwin Land demonstrates the groundbreaking Polaroid Land Camera at the Optical Society of America meeting in New York City, revolutionizing photography by introducing instant image development technology.
• Los Angeles Chemical Explosion A catastrophic explosion at the O'Connor Electro-Plating Company in Los Angeles results in 17 fatalities, damages 100 buildings, and creates a massive 22-foot-deep crater, highlighting industrial safety concerns.

Events in 1947

February 20, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1947

February 20, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 51st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1947 can also be written as 2/20/1947 in the US and as 20/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1947:

• André van Duin

  André van Duin is a prominent Dutch comedian, actor, singer, and television presenter who has been a significant figure in Dutch...

• Peter Strauss

  Peter Strauss is an accomplished American actor and producer known for his roles in television movies and miniseries.

• Jean-Marc Lefranc
• Peter Osgood
• Ivana Monti

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1947:

• Candido Mura

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1947 was Anniversary Song by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Anniversary Song
2. Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Anniversary Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:55 am and setting at 06:16 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1947

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Someone born on February 20, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 24 days old,

or 4081 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1947?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 20, 1947.

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