What happened on Friday September 26, 1947?

About September 26th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 26, 1947, Happy Chandler, the Commissioner of Baseball, officially announced that Ford Motor Company and Gillette Safety Razor Company would be the primary sponsors of the World Series broadcast. This marked a significant moment in sports marketing, as it represented one of the earliest high-profile corporate sponsorships of a major sporting event.
  • Day of the week: September 26th, 1947 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Near You by Andrews Sisters
  • Popular movie: Nightmare Alley directed by Edmund Goulding

More about September 26th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on September 26th, 1947.

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September 26, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 26, 1947:

  • World Series Sponsorship Announcement On September 26, 1947, Happy Chandler, the Commissioner of Baseball, officially announced that Ford Motor Company and Gillette Safety Razor Company would be the primary sponsors of the World Series broadcast. This marked a significant moment in sports marketing, as it represented one of the earliest high-profile corporate sponsorships of a major sporting event.

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

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What day of the week was September 26, 1947?


September 26, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 269th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1947 can also be written as 9/26/1947 in the US and as 26/9/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 26, 1947?


Famous people born on September 26, 1947:

  • Philippe Lavil

    Martinique-born French singer and TV host known for his hit single 'Il tape sur des bambous' and memorable duet with Jocelyne Béroard.

  • Lynn Anderson

    Renowned country music singer famous for her hit 'I Never Promised You a Rose Garden' and accomplished horsewoman who won numerous...

  • Lucius Allen

    Professional basketball player who began his career in 1969.

  • Cheryl Tiegs

    Iconic American model who was one of the first supermodels and a prominent figure in fashion during the 1970s and 1980s.

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September 26, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 26, 1947:

  • Hugh Lofting

    Doctor dolittle, an english poet and author, was created in 1947.

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September 26, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 26, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 22nd and September 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1947 was Near You by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

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September 26, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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

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

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September 26, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1947.

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How old is someone born on September 26, 1947?


Someone born on September 26, 1947 is:

77 years 7 months old,

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or 4050 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28355 days old,

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

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

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