Friday 24 October 1947
It was Friday, under the sign of Scorpio (see planets position on October 24, 1947). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
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..
You can also have a look at the whole 1947 or at October 24 across the years.
Old Newspapers
Have a look at the old newspapers from 24 October 1947 and get them!
magazine of 24 October 1947What the sky looked like on 24 October 1947
Personalized book about You
Your book about what happened on 24 October 1947
Wish him/her..
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
Meet the Press
Eye Witness
The Handle Bar
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
Seven Arts Quiz
Find out your future
Get a FREE Numerology report based on the digits of 24 October 1947!
Historical Events
Which were the important events of 24 October 1947 ?
Holidays:
- 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)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Famous Birthdays:
- Kevin Kline: American actor and director.
- Edgar Broughton: Rocker.
- Kevin Kline in Saint Louis: Missouri, USA; actor (Sophie's Choice, The Big Chill).
Facts:
- Series of forest fires burn US$30 million of timber (New England States).
- Walt Disney testifies to the House Un-American Activities Committee, naming Disney employees he believes to be communists.
- The first Azad Kashmir Government is established by the Freedom Fighters within Pakistan, headed by Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan as its first President supported by the government of Pakistan.
Search For Your Ancestors
Planetary positions on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24, 1947 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Don't miss our monthly news, no spam guarantee Click here to Subscribe
...and if 24 October 1947 was your Birth Date then Join our Birthday Club!
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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1947
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
Make this date unforgettable
Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 1947 ?
Top #4 songs in the USA
- 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
