What happened on Sunday August 24, 1947?

August 24, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1947 can also be written as 8/24/1947 in the US and as 24/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1947 in August 1947 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1947:

• Paulo Coelho

  Renowned Brazilian novelist famous for his spiritual and philosophical works, particularly 'The Alchemist', which has been translated into...

• Anne Archer

  Accomplished American actress best known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Fatal Attraction', who successfully transitioned from early career...

• Keith Moon

  Legendary drummer of the rock band The Who, known for his wild and innovative drumming style.

• Roger De Vlaeminck

  Belgian professional cyclist known for his achievements in the sport and as part of a notable cycling family.

• Joe Manchin

  American politician who served as the 34th Governor of West Virginia and is currently a prominent U.S.

• Bill Sweeney

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1947:

• Harrison Smith

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1947 was Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Phil Harris - Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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August 24, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 12:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1947

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Someone born on August 24, 1947 is:

77 years 8 months old,

or 932 months and 20 days old,

or 4055 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28388 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1947?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1947.

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