What happened on Tuesday December 30, 1947?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1947:

• Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls In the Wadi Qumran near the Dead Sea, several pottery jars containing ancient leather scrolls were discovered, later becoming known as the Dead Sea Scrolls - a monumental archaeological find with significant implications for biblical scholarship.
• AK-47 Assault Rifle Adoption Mikhail Kalashnikov's iconic AK-47 assault rifle was officially accepted as the standard small arm of the Soviet military, becoming one of the most widely produced and recognizable firearms in world history.
• Doomsday Clock Introduced The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists launched the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of the global nuclear threat and humanity's proximity to potential catastrophic destruction.
• Communist Takeover in Romania On December 30, 1947, King Michael I of Romania was forcibly abdicated by the Soviet Union-backed Communist government, marking a pivotal moment in Romania's transition to communist rule and signaling the expanding Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
• Hollywood Communist Investigations Begin The House Un-American Activities Committee initiated investigations into alleged communist influences in Hollywood, launching a significant period of political persecution and cultural suppression during the early Cold War.
• Establishment of Romanian People's Republic The Romanian People's Republic was proclaimed on December 30, 1947, officially transforming Romania from a constitutional monarchy to a communist state aligned with the Soviet Union.
• First Commercial Microwave Oven Raytheon introduced the first commercial microwave oven, marking a significant milestone in home appliance technology and revolutionizing food preparation methods.
• Cambridge University Admits Women Cambridge University began admitting women as full students, representing a significant milestone in gender equality in higher education.
• Women's Suffrage in Argentina Argentina granted women the right to vote, expanding democratic participation and women's political rights in South America.
• Promethium Discovery Completes Periodic Table Scientists discovered promethium in nuclear fission products, closing the last remaining gap in the periodic table and marking a significant achievement in chemical and nuclear research.
• USA Wins Davis Cup The United States defeated Australia in the 36th Davis Cup tennis tournament, held in New York with a decisive 4-1 victory.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1947

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1947

December 30, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1947 can also be written as 12/30/1947 in the US and as 30/12/1947 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1947 in December 1947 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1947:

• Jeff Lynne

  Renowned English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, famous for his work with Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Traveling...

• Ted Danson

  Iconic American actor best known for his starring role as Sam Malone in the popular TV sitcom 'Cheers', which ran from 1982 to 1993.

• Pierre Bodein

  Notorious French criminal known as 'Pierrot le Fou', with a long history of criminal activities including violent crimes and repeated...

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1947:

• Alfred North Whitehead

  English-american mathematician and philosopher (b. 1861).

• Han van Meegeren

  Dutch artist, portraitist, and art forger (born in 1889).

• Howard Davies
• Yokomitsu Riichi

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on December 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1947 was Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens
2. Dinah Shore - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1947 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 30, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 10:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1947

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Someone born on December 30, 1947 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 14 days old,

or 4037 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28260 days old,

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

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1947.

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