What happened on Monday March 17, 1947?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1947:

• Supreme Court Anti-Communist Government Policy The US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling supporting the Civil Service Commission's authority to dismiss government employees with communist affiliations or sympathies, reflecting the intense ideological tensions of the early Cold War era.
• Soviet Demand for German War Reparations Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov formally proposed that Germany pay $10 billion in war reparations over a 20-year period, highlighting the ongoing economic and political tensions in post-World War II Europe.
• First Flight of B-45 Tornado Strategic Bomber The B-45 Tornado made its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in United States strategic bomber development during the early Cold War period. This aircraft represented an important advancement in long-range nuclear-capable bomber technology.
• Assassination of Greek Communist Minister John Zevgos, a former Communist minister of agriculture in the Greek government, was assassinated while standing on a street corner in Thessaloniki, reflecting the volatile political climate and ongoing conflicts in post-war Greece.

Events in 1947

March 17, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1947

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1947

March 17, 1947 was a Monday and it was the 76th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1947 can also be written as 3/17/1947 in the US and as 17/3/1947 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1947 in March 1947 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1947:

• Alexandre Arcady

  Prominent French film director known for his significant contributions to French cinema, particularly in the crime and drama genres.

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1947:

• Karel Anděl

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1947 was That's My Desire by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Frankie Laine - That's My Desire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 01:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1947

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Someone born on March 17, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 13 days old,

or 4080 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28564 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1947?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 17, 1947.

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