Wednesday January 1st, 1947
January First, Nineteen Forty-Seven

How old am I if I was born on January 1, 1947?


Years Months Days Hours Minutes

Date Facts:

  • January 1, 1947 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign for this date is: Capricorn
  • This date was 28,479 days ago
  • January 1st 2025 is on a Wednesday
  • Someone born on this date is 77 years old
  • If you were born on this date:

  • You've slept for 9,493 days or 26 years!
  • Your next birthday is 11 days away
  • You've been alive for 683,496 hours
  • You were born on a Wednesday in early January
  • You are 41,009,760 minutes old
  • Your next birthday is on a Wednesday

  • Most popular baby names of 1947 ranked:

    Rank Name
    1. James
    2. Robert
    3. John
    4. William
    5. Richard
    6. David
    7. Michael
    Rank Name
    1. Mary
    2. Patricia
    3. Barbara
    4. Sandra
    5. Carol
    6. Nancy
    7. Susan

    How popular is your name? Search to find out!


    Celebrities Birthdays:
    January 1st

    You Share a birthday with over 391 other celebrities and/or famous people! Click Here to view our complete list. Who do you share a birthday with?

    Garnet: Birthstone for January 1st, 1947

    Stone:

    Energies:

    Healing
    Strength
    Protection

    High Value:
    $5000 Per Carat
    Low Value:
    $100 Per Carat

    Click Here To learn more about January Birthstones

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    The Garnet is the birthstone of January and is found naturally with a large variety of colors. From the deep greens of Tsavorite Garnet, to the blazing orange of the Mandarin Garnets. The traditional and most commonly know color is the Pyrope Garnet. It is widely considered to be a symbolic gift of friendship and trust.

    According to legend, a Garnet will light up in the night to protect their wearer from night terrors. They are also commonly carried by travelers to protect from harm while away from home. With it's wide variety in colors, deep meanings and mystical powers it is a great gift for all occasions.

    1947 - the Baby Boomer Generation :

    Age Range:

    60-79 years old

    Attributes:

    Generally considered a product of WWII, Baby Boomers are now reaching the age of retirement.

    the Baby Boomer Generation Summary:

    The Baby Boomers were named after the explosion of babies that were born following the end of World War II. The amount of babies born during this time period were roughly 50% higher than average.

    Time Period:

    1945-1964

    Like to see more about Generations? Click here to go to our interactive generations table.


    Zodiac - Capricorn:

    Symbol:

    Capricorn Traits:

    Determined
    Conservative
    Practical
    Helpful

    Capricorn Summary:

    Capricorns are know for their ambitious nature, extremely active minds, and always strive to be in control of themselves

    Start Date:

    12-22

    End Date:

    1-19

    Click here to see more about Capricorn


    1947-01-01: This day in History:

  • 1643-01-01 Isaac Newton baptized in St. John's Church in Colsterworth England
  • 1801-01-01 Giuseppe Piazzi discoved 1st asteroid later named Ceres
  • 1801-01-01 United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland established
  • 1804-01-01 Haiti gains independence from France (National Day)
  • 1808-01-01 Congress prohibits importation of slaves
  • 1848-01-01 Britain takes Mosquito Coast from Nicaragua
  • 1863-01-01 Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln
  • 1892-01-01 Brooklyn merges with NY to form present City of NY - Ellis Island became reception center for new immigrants
  • 1894-01-01 Manchester Ship Canal in England opened to traffic
  • 1898-01-01 Lightship replaces whistling buoy at mouth of SF Bay
  • 1899-01-01 Cuba liberated from Spain by US (National Day)
  • 1901-01-01 Commonwealth of Australia established
  • 1902-01-01 1st Rose Bowl game held in Pasadena California
  • 1912-01-01 1st running of SF's famed "Bay to Breakers" race (763 miles)
  • 1913-01-01 Post office begins parcel post deliveries
  • 1934-01-01 Alcatraz officially becomes a Federal Prison
  • 1934-01-01 Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (US bank guarantees) effective
  • 1936-01-01 1st newspaper to microfilm its current issues NY Herald Tribune
  • 1946-01-01 Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god
  • 1948-01-01 1st newsreel in color Pasadena Ca
  • 1954-01-01 Rose & Cotton Bowl are 1st sport colorcasts
  • 1956-01-01 Sudan gains independence from Britain (National Day)
  • 1957-01-01 International Geophysical Year begins; ends 6/30/1958
  • 1958-01-01 European Economic Community (Common Market) starts operation
  • 1960-01-01 Cameroon gains independence from France
  • 1962-01-01 Beatles Decca audition
  • 1962-01-01 Western Samoa gains independence from New Zealand
  • 1965-01-01 International Cooperation Year
  • 1971-01-01 Cigarette advertisements banned on TV
  • 1972-01-01 International Book Year
  • 1973-01-01 Britain Ireland & Denmark join Common Market
  • 1974-01-01 World Population Year
  • 1975-01-01 International Women's Year
  • 1978-01-01 Pres. Ford signs 1st major revision of copyright law since 1909
  • 1979-01-01 International Year of the Child
  • 1980-01-01 Decade of Water & Sanitation
  • 1981-01-01 International Year for Disabled
  • 1981-01-01 Palau (Trust Territory of Pacific Is.) becomes self-governing
  • 1983-01-01 World Communications Year
  • 1984-01-01 AT & T broken up into 8 companies
  • 1984-01-01 Brunei gains complete independence from Britain
  • 1985-01-01 International Youth Year
  • 1986-01-01 International Peace Year
  • 1986-01-01 Spain & Portugal become 11th & 12th members of Common Market
  • 1987-01-01 Internat'l Year of Shelter
  • 1988-01-01 NY Carnegie Deli's owner Leo Steiner dies
  • 2304-01-01 Mid- CALENDAR day
  • 4713-01-01 B.C. Julian calendar begins at Greenwich mean noon

  • 1-1-1947 in
    Roman Numerals:

    I • I • MCMXLVII


    What is 1947-01-01 converted to roman numerals? Above is the date 1-1-1947 converted into roman numerals.
    The above date is written in the traditional western/American style of writing dates. Formatted in the order of
    Month-Day-Year. If you prefer the European way of writing dates (Which is day-month-year) the roman numerals would be written I • I • MCMXLVII.


    Next Birthday Countdown:

    Countdown timer for Jan 1, 2025:


    The above timer is a countdown clock for your next birthday! (Assuming you were born on 1947-01-01) This timer is automatically updated, and is accurate all the way up to the nearest second. Watch as your next birthday ticks closer and closer right before your eyes. If you were born on 1-january-1947, your next birthday is only 11 days away.


    Your birthday is on January first, 1947. Being born in early-January says a lot about you. Your zodiac sign is capricorn, your birth-stone is the Garnet, and your birth flower is the Carnation (both of which make great gifts for someone with this birthday). You are 77 years old, and were born in the beginning of the Baby Boomer Generation . Which generation you are born into makes a huge impact on your life, click here to see our interactive table and learn more. You have been alive for 28479 days, or 683496 hours, or 41009760 minutes! Your next birthday which is in 2025, is on a Wednesday.

  • Birthstone: Garnet (great gift idea, see Garnet article)
  • Birthflower: Carnation
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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