What happened this day in history December 16, 1947

What are the important events that happened on December 16, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 16, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 16, 1947 is the 350th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 15 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 3, 1947 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘trihectapentacontagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $26,209.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 16, 1947 Historical Events

  • 1947
    William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain build the first practical point-contact transistor.

Who were born on December 16, 1947?

  • 1947
    Ben Cross, English actor
  • 1947
    Vincent Matthews, American sprinter

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