What happened on Friday December 26, 1947?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1947:

• Transistor Invented at Bell Labs The transistor is invented at Bell Labs by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley, marking a pivotal moment in electronic technology. This groundbreaking invention would fundamentally transform computing, telecommunications, and electronic devices in the coming decades, eventually leading to the development of microprocessors and modern digital technology.
• Record Snowfall in New York City An extraordinary winter weather event occurs in New York City, with 26 inches of snow falling in just 16 hours. This extreme precipitation creates significant disruption to urban life, transportation, and daily activities in the metropolitan area.
• Australia Gains Heard and McDonald Islands The British government transfers sovereignty of the Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean to Australia, expanding Australia's territorial possessions and maritime influence in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Cradle Will Rock Opens in NYC The theatrical production 'Cradle Will Rock' opens at the Mansfield Theater in New York City, scheduled for a 34-performance run. This likely refers to the Marc Blitzstein musical with strong pro-labor themes.

Events in 1947

December 26, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1947

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1947

December 26, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1947 can also be written as 12/26/1947 in the US and as 26/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1947 in December 1947 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1947:

• Carlton Fisk

  Hall of Fame baseball catcher famous for his iconic home run in the 1975 World Series, playing for both Boston Red Sox and Chicago White...

• Dominique Baratelli

  French international soccer goalkeeper who played 21 games for France and participated in 593 first division matches, notably scoring two...

• Jean Echenoz

  Acclaimed French writer who won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 1999 for his novel 'Je m'en vais', published by Editions de Minuit.

• James T. Conway

  American military general who served in high-ranking positions within the United States Marine Corps.

• Kunio Ōkawara

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1947:

• Urban Gad
• John A. Waldron

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1947 was Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) by Gene Autry, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Gene Autry - Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1947

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Someone born on December 26, 1947 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 18 days old,

or 4037 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1947?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1947.

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