What happened on Thursday November 20, 1947?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1947:

• Royal Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten In a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Greece and Denmark. This momentous royal wedding marked a significant milestone in British royal history, with Philip becoming the Duke of Edinburgh upon marriage.
• Meet the Press Television Debut "Meet the Press" makes its network television debut on NBC, launching what would become the longest-running television program in American broadcast history, pioneering the format of news interview and political discussion shows.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Mediator Dei Pope Pius XII issues the encyclical Mediator Dei, a significant theological document addressing liturgical practices and the nature of worship in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the role of the faithful in the liturgical life.
• First Permanent TV on Seagoing Vessel A groundbreaking technological achievement occurs with the installation of the first permanent television system on a seagoing vessel, marking a significant milestone in maritime entertainment and communication technology.
• UN General Assembly Discusses Stamp Production The United Nations General Assembly begins a debate on the potential creation of their own postage stamps, exploring a novel approach to international communication and representation.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1947

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1947

November 20, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 324th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1947 can also be written as 11/20/1947 in the US and as 20/11/1947 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1947 in November 1947 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1947:

• Joe Walsh in Wichita

  Duplicate entry for Joe Walsh, rock guitarist from Wichita, Kansas.

• Joe Walsh

  Renowned rock guitarist and singer, famous for his work with the Eagles and successful solo career.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1947:

• Wolfgang Borchert

  Influential post-World War II German writer known for his anti-war literature and existentialist themes.

• Georg Kolbe

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 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 20th is Scorpio.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 11:21 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1947

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Someone born on November 20, 1947 is:

77 years 5 months old,

or 929 months and 14 days old,

or 4041 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28290 days old,

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

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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