Q: What day of the week was 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.

Q: August 24, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Q: 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 .

Q: August 24, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?

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.

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

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

Q: 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.

Question 1

What day of the week was August 24, 1947?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

August 24, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?

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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.

Question 5

Who was born on August 24, 1947?

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Famous people born on August 24, 1947:

Paulo Coelho Brazilian esoteric author.
Anne Archer American actress.
Axiel Coelho Axiel Coelho is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for his novel The Alchemist.
Roger De Vlaeminck Belgian champion cyclist, well-known family member, brother to erik de vlaeminck.
Joe Manchin American politician, 34th governor of west virginia.
Vladimir Masorin Russian admiral.
Raven De La Croix American producer and actress.
Keith Moon Musician.
Anne Archer in Los Angeles California, usa; actress.
Bill Sweeney
de Vlaeminck
Davide Rampello
Ronald William Gainer
Alessandro Lucidi

Question 6

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

Rupert Grint Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
Dave Chappelle Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
Chad Michael Murray Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
Stephen Fry British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
Martha Higareda Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
Marlee Matlin American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
Pia Degermark Swedish actress.
Takashi Miike Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
Jennifer Lien American producer and actress.
Jared Harris Jared Harris is a British actor known for his roles in 'Mad Men' and 'Chernobyl'.

Question 7

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

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There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

August 24, 1947: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on August 24, 1947:

Miroslav Bulešić
Harrison Smith

Question 10

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

Richard Attenborough English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
Julie Harris American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
Louis Prima American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
Jane Greer American singer and actress (d. 2001).
Jay Thomas American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
Amanda Randolph Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
Charlie Watts Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
Sakae Mutsu Japanese statesman and diplomat.
Delancey Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
Muriel Siebert Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

Question 11

August 24, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on August 24, 1947:

Liberia: Flag Day
RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

August 24, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarrette) by Phil Harris

Question 14

August 24, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on August 24, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dark Passage by Delmer Daves
Song of the Thin Man by Edward Buzzell
The October Man by Roy Ward Baker
Lured by Douglas Sirk
Golden Earrings by Mitchell Leisen

Question 15

August 24, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Walter Compton News by
Saturday Night at the Palace by
Play the Game by
Seaside Concert Parties by
Musical Merry-Go-Round by

Question 16

Who was the US President on August 24, 1947?

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On August 24, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Question 17

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1947?

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On August 24, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Question 18

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1947?

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On August 24, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

Question 19

What is special about August 24th?

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August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world. Over the years several events happened on August 24th, such as:

2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

Question 20

What happened in 1947?

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1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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Question 21

What was the calendar for August 1947?

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August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012. Discover how August 1947 calendar looked like.