Here’s a list of notable historical events that happened at 10:47 (AM or PM):
1. Apollo 11 Moon Landing (1969)
Although the lunar landing occurred at 4:17 PM (ET), the astronauts began preparations for the moonwalk at around 10:47 PM (UTC). This marked a crucial point in the mission before Neil Armstrong's famous "small step" on the moon.
2. Titanic Distress Signal (1912)
At 10:47 PM on April 14, 1912, the Titanic had already struck the iceberg and was well into sending out distress signals. Radio operators were frantically communicating with nearby ships for help as the situation became critical.
3. Hiroshima Bombing (1945)
On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. The exact time of the bombing was 8:15 AM (JST), but at around 10:47 AM, the full scale of the devastation was realized, and rescue and military responses were launched.
4. Concorde's First Supersonic Flight (1970)
On October 1, 1970, the Concorde flew at supersonic speeds for the first time. By 10:47 AM, the aircraft had exceeded Mach 1, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
5. Pearl Harbor Attack (1941)
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began at 7:48 AM (HST), but at 10:47 AM, the last waves of aircraft were either retreating or finishing their attack runs, bringing an end to the catastrophic strike that changed World War II.
6. 9/11 Attacks (2001)
On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center's North Tower collapsed at 10:28 AM (ET). By 10:47 AM, the emergency response was fully underway, with officials realizing the full extent of the disaster.
These events are approximate to 10:47, illustrating how this time has been tied to moments of crisis or breakthrough in human history.
