What happened on Saturday August 30, 1947?

About August 30th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 30, 1947, a catastrophic fire erupted at a movie theater in Rueil-Malmaison, a suburban commune northwest of Paris, resulting in the tragic deaths of 87 people. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in public entertainment venues during the post-World War II period and prompted subsequent improvements in fire prevention and building safety regulations.
  • Day of the week: August 30th, 1947 was a Saturday
  • 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

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August 30, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1947:

  • Deadly Cinema Fire in Rueil, Paris Suburb On August 30, 1947, a catastrophic fire erupted at a movie theater in Rueil-Malmaison, a suburban commune northwest of Paris, resulting in the tragic deaths of 87 people. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in public entertainment venues during the post-World War II period and prompted subsequent improvements in fire prevention and building safety regulations.

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August 30, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 30, 1947?


August 30, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1947 can also be written as 8/30/1947 in the US and as 30/8/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 30, 1947?


Famous people born on August 30, 1947:

  • Temple Grandin

    Prominent American educator, author, and animal science expert who has been a leading advocate for autism awareness and understanding,...

  • James Hunt

    Legendary British Formula One racing driver, known for his exceptional skill and dramatic racing career during the 1970s.

  • Peggy Lipton in Lawrence

    Renowned American actress famous for her roles in iconic TV series 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks', who made significant contributions to...

  • Allan Rock

    Canadian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, playing significant roles in...

  • Billy Keller
  • Ali Akbar Mohtashamipur
  • William Ivey Long

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August 30, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1947:

  • Gunnar Sommerfeldt

    Danish screenwriter and actor (d. 1947).

  • Per-Olof Arvidsson

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August 30, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 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.

  1. - I Have But One Heart (O Marinariello) youtube
  2. - Feudin' and Fightin' youtube
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August 30, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 30, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:32 pm and setting at 05:59 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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How old is someone born on August 30, 1947?


Someone born on August 30, 1947 is:

77 years 8 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1947?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1947?

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