What happened on Friday October 24, 1947?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1947:

• Walt Disney Testifies Before HUAC Renowned animator Walt Disney appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee, providing testimony that identified several Disney employees he suspected of being communists. This event was a significant moment during the Cold War's Red Scare, reflecting the intense political tensions and ideological conflicts of the post-World War II era.
• Establishment of First Azad Kashmir Government The Freedom Fighters established the inaugural Azad Kashmir Government within Pakistan, with Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan appointed as its first President. This government formation was supported by the Pakistani government and represented a crucial political development in the region's complex post-partition landscape.
• United Air Lines Flight 608 Crash in Bryce Canyon United Air Lines Flight 608 tragically crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Bryce Canyon Airport in Garfield County, Utah. The devastating accident resulted in the loss of 52 lives, marking one of the most significant aviation disasters of the era. The crash highlighted the challenges and risks of mid-20th century air travel, prompting subsequent improvements in aircraft safety and emergency landing protocols.
• Massive Forest Fires Devastate New England Timber Resources A series of destructive forest fires swept through the New England States, causing extensive damage estimated at US$30 million in timber losses. These fires represented a significant economic and environmental setback for the region's forestry industry, underscoring the vulnerability of natural resources to uncontrolled wildfire events.

Events in 1947

October 24, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1947

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1947

October 24, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 297th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1947 can also be written as 10/24/1947 in the US and as 24/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1947:

• Kevin Kline

  Versatile American actor renowned for his exceptional range across comedy, drama, and musical theater.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1947:

• Carlo Salotti

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1947 was You Do by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Dinah Shore - You Do
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Kokomo, Indiana
3. Dick Haymes - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
4. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - Mickey

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 01:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1947

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Someone born on October 24, 1947 is:

77 years 6 months old,

or 930 months and 20 days old,

or 4046 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28327 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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