What are the important events that happened on November 17, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 17, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 17, 1947 is the 321st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 44 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 4, 1947 – a Monday. 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 ‘trihectaicosahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $268.17. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl 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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November 17, 1947 Historical Events
- 1947 –American scientists John Bardeen and Walter Brattain observe the basic principles of the transistor, a key element for the electronics revolution of the 20th Century.
- 1947 –The Screen Actors Guild implements an anti-Communist loyalty oath.
Who were born on November 17, 1947?
- 1947 –Inky Mark, Canadian politician
- 1947 –Robert “Stewkey” Antoni lead vocalist and keyboardist for Nazz
- 1947 –Steven E. de Souza, American scriptwriter
Who died on November 17, 1947?
- 1947 –Victor Serge, Russian anarchist, novelist, and historian (b. 1890)
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