What happened on Friday March 28, 1947?

About March 28th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: A French court sentenced Admiral Jean de Laborde to death for his decision to scuttle the French fleet in Toulon in 1942, preventing its capture by Allied forces. This controversial decision reflects the complex moral and strategic dilemmas faced by military leaders during World War II.
  • Day of the week: March 28th, 1947 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: How are Things in Glocca Mora? by Dick Haymes
  • Popular movie: Monsieur Verdoux directed by Charles Chaplin

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March 28, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 28, 1947:

  • Admiral Jean de Laborde Court Martial A French court sentenced Admiral Jean de Laborde to death for his decision to scuttle the French fleet in Toulon in 1942, preventing its capture by Allied forces. This controversial decision reflects the complex moral and strategic dilemmas faced by military leaders during World War II.
  • Corregidor Island Booby Trap Tragedy A deadly World War II Japanese booby trap exploded on Corregidor Island, resulting in the tragic loss of 28 lives. This incident highlights the lingering dangers of unexploded ordnance and the human cost of war even after official hostilities have ceased.
  • Death of Polish General Karol Świerczewski Karol Świerczewski, a prominent Polish general, passed away on this date. He was a significant military figure who played roles during World War II and the subsequent Polish political landscape.

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March 28, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 28, 1947?


March 28, 1947 was a Friday and it was the 87th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1947 can also be written as 3/28/1947 in the US and as 28/3/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 28, 1947?


Famous people born on March 28, 1947:

  • Walt Mossberg

    Prominent technology journalist known for his influential technology reviews and columns in The Wall Street Journal.

  • Bruce Gilbert

    Film producer known for producing notable movies like 'China Syndrome', '9 to 5', and 'On Golden Pond' during the late 1970s and early...

  • Peter Hennessy

    Renowned British historian and academic specializing in contemporary British political history, known for his insightful works on government...

  • John Landecker

    Prominent American radio disc jockey with a significant career in broadcasting, known for his distinctive style and long-standing presence...

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March 28, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 28, 1947:

  • Karol Świerczewski

    Polish general (d. 1947).

  • Johnny Evers

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March 28, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 28, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 24th and March 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 28, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1947 was How are Things in Glocca Mora? by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

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March 28, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 28, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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March 28, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 28, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 28, 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 March 28, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 01:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1947.

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How old is someone born on March 28, 1947?


Someone born on March 28, 1947 is:

78 years 1 month old,

or 937 months and 16 days old,

or 4076 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28537 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 28, 1947?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 28, 1947?

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