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see horoscope and birth chart for November 23, 1947What happened on Sunday, November 23, 1947?
About November 23rd, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 23, 1947, Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh threw for 355 yards and six touchdowns against the Chicago Cardinals, leading to a 45-21 victory. This performance was celebrated as "Sammy Baugh Day" by the Washington D.C. Touchdown Club, which honored him with a station wagon. Baugh's 1947 season included career highs in completions (210), attempts (354), passing yards (2,938), and touchdown passes (25), leading the league in all four categories.
- Day of the week: November 23rd, 1947 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) by Ray McKinley & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford
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- November 23, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 23, 1947?
- Who was born on November 23, 1947?
- November 23, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
- November 23, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- November 23, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 23, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 23, 1947?
- Back in 1947
November 23, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 23, 1947:
- Sammy Baugh's record-breaking NFL performance On November 23, 1947, Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh threw for 355 yards and six touchdowns against the Chicago Cardinals, leading to a 45-21 victory. This performance was celebrated as "Sammy Baugh Day" by the Washington D.C. Touchdown Club, which honored him with a station wagon. Baugh's 1947 season included career highs in completions (210), attempts (354), passing yards (2,938), and touchdown passes (25), leading the league in all four categories. source: profootballhof.com
November 23, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1947
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November 23, 1947: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 21 - 45
- Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 28
- Green Bay Packers - New York Giants : 24 - 24
- Philadelphia Eagles - Boston Yanks : 14 - 21
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Chicago Bears : 7 - 49
What day of the week was November 23, 1947?
November 23, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 327th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 23, 1947 can also be written as 11/23/1947 in the US and as 23/11/1947 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 23, 1947?
Famous people born on November 23, 1947:
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Jean-Pierre FoucaultProminent French television presenter known for hosting popular game shows like 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and 'Sacrée Soirée' during...
November 23, 1947: What famous people died on that day?
November 23, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 23, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 17th and November 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 23, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1947 was Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) by Ray McKinley & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.
- Ray McKinley & His Orchestra - Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
November 23, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 23, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 23, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 23, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 23, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 02:15 pm and setting at 02:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1947.
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Someone born on November 23, 1947 is:
78 years 8 months old,
or 944 months and 20 days old,
or 4107 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28752 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 23, 1947?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 23rd 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 23, 1947?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 23, 1947.
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The history attached to November 23, 1947 includes Sammy Baugh's record-breaking NFL performance, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 23, 1947 included “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Ray McKinley & His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 23, 1947 included The Fugitive, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 23, 1947 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jean-Pierre Foucault, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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