Sunday October 12, 1947: on this day

October 12, 1947 was the 285th day of the year 1947, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 12, 1947 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1947, who was born and died on October 12, 1947, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1947, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kate (Have I Come Too Early Too Late) by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Return of the Bad Men, directed by Ray Enright), TV series (e.g. The Handle Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1947 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1947?


October 12, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 285th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1947 can also be written as 10/12/1947 in the US and as 12/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

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October 12, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 12, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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October 12, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1947.

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Who was born on October 12, 1947?


Famous people born on October 12, 1947:

  • Chrisy Wallace

    Chrisy Wallace is an American television news anchor and political commentator, known for his work on Fox News.

  • Hitoshi Sugiyama

    Japanese politician who served as Minister of Justice.

  • Robert Lighthizer

    Public servant.

  • Marie Pappalardo

    American passenger on united flight 175 who was killed when it crashed into the world trade center at 11:01 am.

  • Chris Wallace in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; newscaster (nbc weekend news).

  • Alanna McDonagh

    Canadian astrologer, writer.

  • Lucas Papademos

    Politician.

  • Randy West

    American porn producer and actor.

  • George Lam

    Hong kong actor and singer.

  • Helmut Losch
  • Margareta Arvidsson
  • Francisco Rebelo
  • Manuel Asur

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 1947: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 8 days old,

or 3992 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27950 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 1947.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1947?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 12, 1947.

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October 12, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1947:

  • Ian Hamilton
  • James Farley
  • Janus van Merrienboer

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1947: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1947:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1947 was Kate (Have I Come Too Early Too Late) by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 12, 1947: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1947 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kate (Have I Come Too Early Too Late)
  2. - Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
  3. - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
  4. - Near You

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October 12, 1947: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 1947 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Return of the Bad Men

Return of the Bad Men

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys, George 'Gabby' Hayes

That Hagen Girl

That Hagen Girl

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Rory Calhoun, Lois Maxwell

Green Dolphin Street

Green Dolphin Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Van Heflin, Lana Turner, Donna Reed, Richard Hart

The Exile

The Exile

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maria Montez, Rita Corday, Henry Daniell

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, Helen Walker

Country: United States of America

October 12, 1947: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 1947 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Handle Bar

The Handle Bar

Release year: 1947

Starring: Jimmy Edwards, Charmian Innes, Humphrey Lestocq, Barry Phelps

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Release year: 1947

Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon

Country: United States of America

Seven Arts Quiz

Seven Arts Quiz

Release year: 1947

Starring: Bill Slater

Country: United States of America

Télé-Paris

Télé-Paris

Release year: 1947

Starring: Angelvin, Jacques Chabannes

Country: France

WJLA ABC 7 News

WJLA ABC 7 News

Release year: 1947

Starring: Erik Mueller

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 12, 1947?

On October 12, 1947 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1947?

On October 12, 1947 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1947?

On October 12, 1947 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 1947?

1947 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Dizzy Gillespie presented his 1st Carnegie Hall concert in New York
  • Former Yank manager Joe McCarthy signs to manage Red Sox
  • Record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium

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What was the calendar for October 1947?

October 1947 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday October 12, 1947