What happened on Wednesday July 23, 1947?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1947:

• First US Navy Jet Squadron Established On July 23, 1947, the United States Navy commissioned its first dedicated jet aircraft squadron at Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island. This milestone marked a significant technological leap in naval aviation, transitioning from propeller-driven aircraft to the faster, more advanced jet-powered planes. The squadron represented a pivotal moment in military aerospace technology, signaling the beginning of the jet age for naval aviation.

Events in 1947

July 23, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1947

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1947

July 23, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 204th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1947 can also be written as 7/23/1947 in the US and as 23/7/1947 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1947 in July 1947 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1947:

• Danny Glover

  Acclaimed actor famous for his roles in the Lethal Weapon film series and numerous other significant movies.

• David Essex

  Iconic British singer and actor who was a major teenage idol in the 1970s, achieving superstar status between 1973-1975.

• Albert Brooks

  Renowned comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his satirical and intelligent comedy style.

• Régis Bulot
• John Hall (New York politician)

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1947:

• Ángel Roffo

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on July 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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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 23, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 23, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 11:55 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 23, 1947

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Someone born on July 23, 1947 is:

77 years 9 months old,

or 933 months and 21 days old,

or 4060 weeks

or 28420 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1947?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 23, 1947.

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