What happened on Tuesday January 21, 1947?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1947:

• George Marshall Becomes U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall, a renowned military leader and statesman, was appointed as the 50th United States Secretary of State. Marshall would later become famous for the Marshall Plan, a crucial economic recovery program for Europe after World War II.
• Strom Thurmond Elected Governor of South Carolina Strom Thurmond became the 103rd Governor of South Carolina, marking the beginning of a significant political career that would later include serving as a U.S. Senator and running for president as a segregationist candidate.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Four legendary baseball players - Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Lefty Grove, and Carl Hubbell - were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the sport.
• Severe Cold Spell Hits United Kingdom The United Kingdom experienced the first of several severe winter cold spells, characterized by substantial snowfall that significantly disrupted transportation, blocking roads and railways across the country.
• Sweethearts Musical Opens in New York The musical 'Sweethearts' premiered at the Shubert Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 288 performances that would entertain audiences throughout the year.
• Arthur Honegger's 4th Symphony Debuts Swiss composer Arthur Honegger's 4th Symphony was premiered in Basel, Switzerland, contributing to the mid-20th century classical music landscape.

Events in 1947

January 21, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1947

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1947

January 21, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1947 can also be written as 1/21/1947 in the US and as 21/1/1947 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1947 in January 1947 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1947:

• Jill Eikenberry

  American actress known for her prominent role in the television series L.A.

• Michel Jonasz

  Renowned French singer, actor, composer, and songwriter known for his significant contributions to jazz and popular music.

• Jonathan Meades

  Prominent English journalist, author, and cultural commentator known for his distinctive writing style and critical perspectives.

• Giuseppe Savoldi
• Jerry London
• Ugo Sposetti
• Thomas Olmsted

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1947:

• Rozalija Samojlovna Zemljačka

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1947 was Open The Door, Richard! by Jack McVea & His All-Stars, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Jack McVea & His All-Stars - Open The Door, Richard!
2. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Managua, Nicaragua

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 05:15 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1947

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Someone born on January 21, 1947 is:

78 years 3 months old,

or 939 months and 2 days old,

or 4083 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28582 days old,

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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