What happened this day in history October 1, 1947

What are the important events that happened on October 1, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 1, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 1, 1947 is the 274th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 18, 1947 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaheptacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,345.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 1, 1947 Historical Events

  • 1947
    The F-86 Sabre flies for the first time.

Who were born on October 1, 1947?

  • 1947
    Aaron Ciechanover, Israeli biologist
  • 1947
    Adriano Tilgher, Italian politician
  • 1947
    Buzz Capra, American baseball player
  • 1947
    Dave Arneson, American game designer (d. 2009)
  • 1947
    Mariska Veres, Dutch singer (Shocking Blue) (d. 2006)
  • 1947
    Martin Turner, British bassist/vocalist (Wishbone Ash)
  • 1947
    Stephen Collins, American actor

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