What happened on Tuesday July 22, 1947?

About July 22nd, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: Don Henley, legendary musician and co-founder of the iconic rock band The Eagles, was born on this date. A talented drummer and singer-songwriter, Henley is known for hit songs like 'Hotel California', 'Desperado', and 'The Boys of Summer'. He is also recognized for his successful solo career and environmental activism.
  • Day of the week: July 22nd, 1947 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty directed by Norman Z. McLeod

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July 22, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1947:

  • Don Henley of The Eagles Born Don Henley, legendary musician and co-founder of the iconic rock band The Eagles, was born on this date. A talented drummer and singer-songwriter, Henley is known for hit songs like 'Hotel California', 'Desperado', and 'The Boys of Summer'. He is also recognized for his successful solo career and environmental activism.
  • Danny Glover Born Danny Glover, renowned American actor known for his roles in the 'Lethal Weapon' film series and numerous critically acclaimed movies, was born on this date. A prominent Hollywood star, Glover has also been an active social and political activist throughout his career.
  • Australian Temperature Record Charlotte Pass in New South Wales, Australia recorded an extremely low temperature of -8 degrees Fahrenheit (-13 degrees Celsius), establishing a significant national temperature record. This measurement highlights the extreme climatic conditions possible in the Australian alpine regions.

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July 22, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was July 22, 1947?


July 22, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1947 can also be written as 7/22/1947 in the US and as 22/7/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 22, 1947?


Famous people born on July 22, 1947:

  • Don Henley

    Iconic American rock musician, founding member and drummer of the legendary band Eagles.

  • Albert Brooks

    Renowned American comedian, actor, director, and writer known for his intelligent and satirical comedy.

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July 22, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1947:

  • Giulio Volpi

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July 22, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 22, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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July 22, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 22, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 11:31 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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How old is someone born on July 22, 1947?


Someone born on July 22, 1947 is:

77 years 9 months old,

or 933 months and 15 days old,

or 4059 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28414 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1947?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 22, 1947.

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