What happened on Thursday October 30, 1947?

Here's what happened on October 30, 1947:

• GATT Agreement Establishes Global Trade Framework The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is signed in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a pivotal moment in international economic cooperation. This landmark agreement aims to reduce trade barriers, promote economic integration, and establish standardized rules for global commerce. GATT would later evolve into the World Trade Organization (WTO), fundamentally reshaping international trade relations.
• Howard Hughes Flies Legendary H-1 Hercules Seaplane In Long Beach, California, aviation pioneer Howard Hughes pilots the massive 'Hughes H-1 Hercules' seaplane, nicknamed the 'Spruce Goose'. Despite being the largest fixed-wing aircraft of its time, the historic flight lasted only eight minutes. This extraordinary aircraft represented a remarkable engineering achievement during the post-World War II era.
• Deadly Earthquake Strikes Chilean Andes A devastating earthquake in the Chilean Andes region claims 233 lives, highlighting the region's significant seismic activity. The tragedy underscores the geological volatility of the Andean mountain range and the potential human cost of natural disasters.
• Darius Milhaud Symphony Premieres in Paris French composer Darius Milhaud's Third Symphony, 'Hymnus Ambrosianus', debuts in Paris, contributing to the rich post-war European classical music landscape. The performance represents the ongoing cultural renaissance in France following World War II.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Oct. 30, 1947

Newspapers from Oct. 30, 1947

October 30, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 1947 can also be written as 10/30/1947 in the US and as 30/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

Famous people born on October 30, 1947:

• Richard Dreyfuss

  Acclaimed American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Jaws', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', and 'The Goodbye Girl', for...

• Timothy B. Schmit

  Renowned American musician best known as the bassist and vocalist for the iconic rock bands Eagles and Poco, with a career spanning several...

• Luca Serianni
• Antonio Moresco

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on October 30th

Famous people died on October 30, 1947:

• John Joseph Cantwell
• Mathieu Crickboom

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on October 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 1947 was Red Wing by Sam Donahue & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Sam Donahue & His Orchestra - Red Wing
2. Margaret Whiting - You Do
3. Arthur Godfrey - Too Fat Polka (I Don't Want Her-You Can Have Her-She's Too Fat For Me)
4. Bing Crosby - You Do
5. Vic Damone - You Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 30, 1947 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:32 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on October 30, 1947

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Someone born on October 30, 1947 is:

77 years 6 months old,

or 930 months and 14 days old,

or 4045 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28321 days old,

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 30th 2025.

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

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

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