What happened on Wednesday March 26, 1947?

About March 26th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: Subhash Kak was born on March 26, 1947, in India. He would go on to become a distinguished Indian-American author, computer scientist, and professor known for his interdisciplinary work bridging technology, philosophy, and cultural studies. Kak has made significant contributions to the fields of cryptography, artificial intelligence, and the history of science, particularly in exploring the intersections of Indian intellectual traditions with modern technological paradigms.
  • Day of the week: March 26th, 1947 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: How are Things in Glocca Mora? by Dick Haymes
  • Popular movie: Monsieur Verdoux directed by Charles Chaplin

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March 26, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1947:

  • Subhash Kak: Renowned Indian-American Scholar Subhash Kak was born on March 26, 1947, in India. He would go on to become a distinguished Indian-American author, computer scientist, and professor known for his interdisciplinary work bridging technology, philosophy, and cultural studies. Kak has made significant contributions to the fields of cryptography, artificial intelligence, and the history of science, particularly in exploring the intersections of Indian intellectual traditions with modern technological paradigms.
  • Dar Robinson: Notable American Stunt Performer Dar Robinson was a pioneering American stunt performer known for his extraordinary and daring work in film and television. Born on March 26, 1947, Robinson would become one of the most respected and innovative stunt professionals of his era, performing complex and dangerous stunts that pushed the boundaries of the craft. Tragically, he would meet his own end in a motorcycle accident in 1986, cutting short a remarkable career that inspired many future stunt artists.

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

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What day of the week was March 26, 1947?


March 26, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 85th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1947 can also be written as 3/26/1947 in the US and as 26/3/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 26, 1947?


Famous people born on March 26, 1947:

  • Elton John

    Legendary British singer, pianist, and composer, one of the most successful and influential musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, known...

  • Ian Tough

    Scottish comedy entertainer famous for the comedy duo 'the Krankies' with his wife Janette, where he performs alongside her character 'wee...

  • Hichem Rostom
  • Richard Gerard Lennon

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March 26, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 26, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 24th and March 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1947 was How are Things in Glocca Mora? by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

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March 26, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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

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

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March 26, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 26, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 10:58 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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How old is someone born on March 26, 1947?


Someone born on March 26, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 2 days old,

or 4079 weeks

or 28553 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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