What happened on Sunday October 26, 1947?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1947:

• Kashmir's Accession to India On October 26, 1947, the Maharaja of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession, agreeing to join the newly independent India. This pivotal decision would have profound geopolitical implications, setting the stage for future tensions between India and Pakistan and shaping the complex political landscape of the Indian subcontinent.
• Hillary Rodham Clinton Born Hillary Rodham Clinton was born on October 26, 1947. She would go on to become a prominent American politician, serving as First Lady (1993-2001), United States Senator from New York (2001-2009), Secretary of State (2009-2013), and the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party in 2016.
• British Military Occupation Ends in Iraq On October 26, 1947, the British military occupation of Iraq officially concluded, marking a significant milestone in Iraq's journey towards full sovereignty and independence. This event represented a critical moment in the decolonization process of the Middle East, as Iraq transitioned from British colonial control to a more autonomous nation-state.
• Holly Woodlawn Born Holly Woodlawn, a pioneering Puerto Rican transgender actress and Warhol Superstar, was born on October 26, 1947. She was a significant figure in LGBTQ+ representation in cinema and performance art during the 1960s and 1970s.

Events in 1947

October 26, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1947

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1947

October 26, 1947: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Boston Yanks - Chicago Cardinals : 7 - 27
• Chicago Bears - Washington Redskins : 56 - 20
• Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 34
• Los Angeles Rams - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 14
• Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 38 - 21

October 26, 1947 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1947 can also be written as 10/26/1947 in the US and as 26/10/1947 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1947 in October 1947 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1947:

• Hillary Clinton

  Hillary Clinton is an American lawyer, politician, and former First Lady who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State.

• Jaclyn Smith

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• John Robbins

  John Robbins is an American author and activist who walked away from his family's Baskin-Robbins ice cream business to pursue a path of...

• Alberto Franceschini

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1947:

• Edwin Savage

  English priest and author (b. 1862).

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1947 was You Do by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Dinah Shore - You Do
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Kokomo, Indiana
3. Dick Haymes - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
4. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - Mickey

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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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 26, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1947 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 03:43 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1947

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Someone born on October 26, 1947 is:

77 years 6 months old,

or 930 months and 11 days old,

or 4045 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28318 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1947?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1947.

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