Wednesday August 27, 1947: on this day

August 27, 1947 was the 239th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 27, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 27, 1947, who was born and died on August 27, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello) by Vic Damone), movies (e.g. L'onorevole Angelina, directed by Luigi Zampa), TV series (e.g. The Walter Compton News) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1947?


August 27, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1947 can also be written as 8/27/1947 in the US and as 27/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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August 27, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1947:

  • When the french government lowers the daily bread ration to 200ampnbspgrams, causing riots in verdun and in le mans.

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August 27, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 27, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 27, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1947 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:50 pm and setting at 02:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1947.

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Who was born on August 27, 1947?


Famous people born on August 27, 1947:

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Barbara Bach
    Barbara Bach

    Barbara bach is an american actress and model known for her role as anya amasova in the james bond film the spy who loved me.

  • John Morrison

    New zealand politician and cricketer.

  • Peter Krieg

    German documentary producer, writer and filmmaker (born 1947).

  • Gavin Pfuhl

    South african sportscaster and cricketer (d. 2002).

  • Halil Berktay

    Turkish academic and historian.

  • Kirk Francis

    American engineer and producer.

  • Jacques Arnold

    Mp (conservative).

  • Susie McAllister

    Lpga golfer.

  • Lynn Shackelford

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Reece Shearsmith
    Reece Shearsmith

    British actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.

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August 27, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 1 day old,

or 3996 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27973 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1947?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1947.

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August 27, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

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August 27, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1947:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1947 was I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello) by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello)
  2. - Feudin' and Fightin'

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August 27, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

L'onorevole Angelina

L'onorevole Angelina

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Luigi Zampa

Starring: Anna Magnani, Nando Bruno, Ave Ninchi, Ernesto Almirante

Stage to Mesa City

Stage to Mesa City

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Jennifer Holt, George Chesebro

Dark Passage

Dark Passage

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

The October Man

The October Man

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh

August 27, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Walter Compton News

The Walter Compton News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Walter Compton

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night at the Palace

Saturday Night at the Palace

Release year: 1947

Starring: Doreen Austin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Play the Game

Play the Game

Release year: 1947

Starring: Robert McDermott

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Seaside Concert Parties

Seaside Concert Parties

Release year: 1947

Starring: Harry Brunning, Ken Douglas, Jimmy Edwards, Leonard Henry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Musical Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jack Kilty, Frederick DeWilde, Penny Gerard, Eve Young

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 27, 1947?

On August 27, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1947?

On August 27, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1947?

On August 27, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for August 1947?

August 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1947 calendar looked like.

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