Friday August 27, 1948: on this day

August 27, 1948 was the 240th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 27, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 27, 1948, who was born and died on August 27, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue by Gordon MacRae), movies (e.g. Dead Man's Gold, directed by Ray Taylor), TV series (e.g. Gabrielle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1948?


August 27, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1948 can also be written as 8/27/1948 in the US and as 27/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

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August 27, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 27, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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August 27, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1948 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 27, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 03:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1948.

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Who was born on August 27, 1948?


Famous people born on August 27, 1948:

  • Sgt. Slaughter

    American wrestler.

  • Philippe Vallois

    French director and screenwriter.

  • Deborah Swallow

    English historian and curator.

  • John Mehler

    American drummer (love song).

  • Pavlos Sidiropoulos

    Greek singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1948).

  • Andy Turnell

    Horse trainer.

  • Giovanni Caprara
  • Chiara Boni
  • Giancarlo Simonacci
  • Francesco Giuliari
  • Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré
  • Mohamed Bolkiah
  • Kōnstantinos Alysandrakīs
  • Nicoletta D'Arbitrio

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 22 days old,

or 3946 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27628 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 1948.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1948?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1948.

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August 27, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1948:

  • Charles Evans Hughes

    American statesman and jurist who served as the 11th Chief Justice of the United States.

  • Oley Speaks

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Oscar Lorenzo Fernandez

    Composer dies at 50.

  • Carl Møller

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Gabbie Petito

    Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Margaret Bourke-White

    Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

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August 27, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1948:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1948 was Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue by Gordon MacRae, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 27, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue

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August 27, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Man's Gold

Dead Man's Gold

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Peggy Stewart, Terry Frost

Night Time in Nevada

Night Time in Nevada

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Adele Mara, Andy Devine

Sunset Carson Rides Again

Sunset Carson Rides Again

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Oliver Drake

Starring: Sunset Carson, Al Terry, Pat Starling, Dan White

Saraband

Saraband

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson, Françoise Rosay

Luxury Liner

Luxury Liner

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Whorf

Starring: George Brent, Jane Powell, Lauritz Melchior, Frances Gifford

August 27, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Patrice Chéreau

Starring: Gabrielle

Country: United States of America

Around the Town

Around the Town

Release year: 1948

Starring: Kyle MacDonnell, Johnny Downs, Earl Wrightson

Country: United States of America

Princess Sagaphi

Princess Sagaphi

Release year: 1948

America Speaks

America Speaks

Release year: 1948

Champagne and Orchids

Champagne and Orchids

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on August 27, 1948?

On August 27, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1948?

On August 27, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1948?

On August 27, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for August 1948?

August 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1948 calendar looked like.

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