What happened on Saturday September 20, 1947?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1947:

• Death of Fiorello La Guardia, Influential New York City Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia, a prominent Republican politician and three-term mayor of New York City (1934-1945), passed away on September 20, 1947. Known for his dynamic leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, La Guardia was a reformist who fought against corruption, modernized city infrastructure, and was a strong advocate for working-class citizens. He was also notable for being one of the first Italian-American mayors of a major U.S. city and was nicknamed 'The Little Flower' due to his short stature and vibrant personality.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1947

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1947

September 20, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1947 can also be written as 9/20/1947 in the US and as 20/9/1947 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1947 in September 1947 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1947:

• Patrick Poivre d'Arvor

  French journalist, reporter for france-inter 1971-aeur74.

• Mia Martini

  Italian pop singer, songwriter, and sister to rock singer loredana bertes.

• Isabelle Balkany

  French politician who was conseilla”re ga[c]na[c]rale vice president of ’le conseil ga[c]na[c]ral des hauts-de-seine’ (1998-2011) and the...

• Billy Bang

  American composer and violinist (d. 2011).

• Henry Bromell

  American novelist, screenwriter, and director (b. 1947).

• François-Olivier Rousseau
• Richard Khaitzine
• Steve Gerber

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1947:

• Jantina Tammes

  Dutch biologist, geneticist, and academic (b. 1871).

• Fiorello H. La Guardia

  American lawyer and politician, 99th mayor of new york city (b. 1882).

• Albert Gingell
• Antonio Piscel

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 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 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:59 pm and setting at 10:20 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 20, 1947

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Someone born on September 20, 1947 is:

77 years 8 months old,

or 932 months and 4 days old,

or 4053 weeks

or 28371 days old,

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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