Thursday August 21, 1947: on this day

August 21, 1947 was the 233rd day of the year 1947, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 1947, who was born and died on August 21, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris), movies (e.g. Dark Passage, directed by Delmer Daves), TV series (e.g. The Walter Compton News) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1947?


August 21, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1947 can also be written as 8/21/1947 in the US and as 21/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 21, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1947:

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August 21, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 21, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:58 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Who was born on August 21, 1947?


Famous people born on August 21, 1947:

  • Frédéric Mitterrand

    He is a french and tunisian citizen and a former minister of culture and communication.

  • Lawrence Kudlow

    American financial analyst and former Director of the National Economic Council.

  • Carl Giammarese

    American producer and guitarist (the buckinghams), singer-songwriter.

  • Ray Wise

    Actor.

  • Udo Poser
  • Mary Simon
  • Margaret Chan
  • Liam Stephen Cary
  • Ben Shneiderman
  • Colin Curran
  • Marián Lapšanský
  • Gunnar Meland

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 3 days old,

or 4000 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28006 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1947?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1947.

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August 21, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1947:

  • Ettore Bugatti

    He was a french citizen naturalized, and was a designer and nmanufacturer high-performance automobiles.

  • Henry Dafel
  • Giuseppe Giovanni Mantica

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1947:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1947:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1947 was Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette)

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August 21, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dark Passage

Dark Passage

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

The October Man

The October Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh

Lured

Lured

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Ray Milland, Marlene Dietrich, Murvyn Vye, Bruce Lester

August 21, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Walter Compton News

The Walter Compton News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Walter Compton

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1947?

On August 21, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1947?

On August 21, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1947?

On August 21, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1947 calendar looked like.

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