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see horoscope and birth chart for August 27, 1947What happened on Wednesday August 27, 1947?
About August 27th, 1947, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 27, 1947, the French government implemented a controversial decision to reduce the daily bread ration to 200 grams per person. This significant cut in bread allocation, still a staple food in post-World War II France, triggered immediate public protests and riots in the cities of Verdun and Le Mans. The reduction reflected the ongoing economic challenges and food scarcity that plagued France in the aftermath of the war, highlighting the population's vulnerability and dependence on government-controlled food distribution.
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1947 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello) by Vic Damone
- Popular movie: L'onorevole Angelina directed by Luigi Zampa
More about August 27th, 1947? See below for more news and curiosities on August 27th, 1947.
Table of contents
- August 27, 1947: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 27, 1947?
- Who was born on August 27, 1947?
- August 27, 1947: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 27, 1947?
- Back in 1947
August 27, 1947: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1947:
- French Bread Ration Reduction Sparks Civil Unrest On August 27, 1947, the French government implemented a controversial decision to reduce the daily bread ration to 200 grams per person. This significant cut in bread allocation, still a staple food in post-World War II France, triggered immediate public protests and riots in the cities of Verdun and Le Mans. The reduction reflected the ongoing economic challenges and food scarcity that plagued France in the aftermath of the war, highlighting the population's vulnerability and dependence on government-controlled food distribution.
August 27, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on August 27, 1947?
Famous people born on August 27, 1947:
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Barbara BachAmerican actress and model best known for her role as a Bond girl in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and her marriage to Ringo Starr of The Beatles.
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Harry ReemsPioneering adult film actor who later became a born-again Christian and real estate agent, known for his role in the infamous film 'Deep...
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.
- Vic Damone - I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello)
- Jo Stafford - Feudin' and Fightin'
August 27, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 27, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.
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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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1947
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Someone born on August 27, 1947 is:
77 years 8 months old,
or 932 months and 17 days old,
or 4055 weeks
or 28385 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1947?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.
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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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Back in 1947
