What happened on Monday July 21, 1947?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1947:

• Indonesia's First Democratic Election Indonesia held its inaugural democratic election, a pivotal moment in the nation's post-colonial history. This election marked a significant step in establishing democratic processes and self-governance following independence from Dutch colonial rule.
• Birth of Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Cat Stevens, later known as Yusuf Islam, was born on this date. A renowned singer-songwriter who would become famous for iconic folk-rock songs like "Peace Train" and "Father and Son", he later converted to Islam and significantly changed his musical career trajectory.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1947

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1947

July 21, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1947 can also be written as 7/21/1947 in the US and as 21/7/1947 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1947 in July 1947 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1947:

• Carlos Santana

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• Tierno Monénembo

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1947:

• Yosep Emmanuel II Thoma
• Maria Freschi
• Natale Morzenti

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on July 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 11:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1947

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Someone born on July 21, 1947 is:

77 years 10 months old,

or 934 months and 13 days old,

or 4063 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28442 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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