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Friday October 24, 1947
US date format: 10/24/1947, UK date format: 24/10/1947
It was Friday, under the sign of Scorpio (see birth chart on October 24, 1947). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Famous people born on this day include Kevin Kline and Edgar Broughton.
Body and Soul, directed by Robert Rossen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1947
On TV people were watching Meet the Press.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Body and Soul
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere
Country: United States of America
Monsieur Vincent
Directed by: Maurice Cloche
Starring: Pierre Fresnay, Aimé Clariond, Jean Debucourt, Lise Delamare
Cass Timberlane
Directed by: George Sidney
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Zachary Scott, Tom Drake
Escape Me Never
Directed by: Peter Godfrey
Starring: Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Eleanor Parker, Gig Young
Christmas Eve
Directed by: Edwin L. Marin
Starring: George Raft, George Brent, Randolph Scott, Joan Blondell
Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 24, 1947?
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
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Holidays
- Series of forest fires burn US$30 million of timber (New England States).
Events
- Kevin Kline: American actor and director.
- Edgar Broughton: Rocker.
- Kevin Kline in Saint Louis: Missouri, USA; actor (Sophie's Choice,...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 24, 1947?
- Mickey - Ted Weems & His Orchestra
- I Wish I Didn't Love You So - Dick Haymes
- Kokomo, Indiana - Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
- Dinah Shore - You Do
Top #4 songs in the USA
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
Meet the Press
Starring: David Gregory, Tim Russert, Lawrence E. Spivak, Chuck Todd
Country: United States of America
Eye Witness
The Handle Bar
Starring: Jimmy Edwards, Charmian Innes, Humphrey Lestocq, Barry Phelps
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon
Country: United States of America
Seven Arts Quiz
Starring: Bill Slater
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1947?
- LIFE: Folksingers fan
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Oscar Hammerstein II -- Oct. 20, 1947
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