Thursday April 27, 1939: on this day

About April 27th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ely Racecourse in Cardiff closes.
  • Day of the week: April 27th, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Casey Kasem, Arielle Dombasle
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Rose of Washington Square directed by Gregory Ratoff

More about April 27th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on April 27th, 1939.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1939?


April 27, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1939 can also be written as 4/27/1939 in the US and as 27/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1939 in April 1939 calendar

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April 27, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1939:

  • Ely racecourse in cardiff closes.

April 27, 1939: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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April 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 1939 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 April 27, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 01:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1939.

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Who was born on April 27, 1939?


Famous people born on April 27, 1939:

  • Michael Nitschke

    German physicist who was honored for his contributions to nuclear physics by being elected to fellowship in the american physical society.

  • Stanisław Dziwisz

    Polish cardinal.

  • Judy Carne

    English actress and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Jerry Mercer

    Canadian musician and drummer for the group april wine.

  • Jean-Marie Charpentier

    French architect who designed the shangai theatre.

  • Néstor Errea
  • João Bernardo Vieira
  • Koldo Aguirre
  • Victor Saúde Maria
  • Rita Di Leo
  • Erik Pevernagie
  • Norberto Raffo
  • Bernard Cazeau

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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How old is someone born on April 27, 1939?


Someone born on April 27, 1939 is:

85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 8 days old,

or 4440 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31085 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1939?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 27, 1939.

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April 27, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1939:

  • Jacopo Calò Carducci
  • Pasquale Cinquegrana

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Edward R. Murrow

    Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...

  • Kenston Emerson

    Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Tilley Emerson

    Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Greycen Emerson

    Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Jarrius Emerson

    Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Ezeriah Emerson

    Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.

  • Wake Emerson

    Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.

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April 27, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1939:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1939:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo

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April 27, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rose of Washington Square

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Al Jolson, William Frawley

Lucky Night

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Myrna Loy, Robert Taylor, Joseph Allen, Henry O'Neill

The Face at the Window

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George King

Starring: Tod Slaughter, John Warwick, Aubrey Mallalieu, Marjorie Taylor

Boys' Reformatory

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Frankie Darro, Grant Withers, Lillian Elliott, Frank Coghlan Jr.

Juarez

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Brian Aherne, Claude Rains

Country: United States of America

April 27, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

Vine Street

Vine Street

Release year: 1939

Starring: John Barkeley, Shirley Thomas

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on April 27, 1939?

On April 27, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1939?

On April 27, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1939?

On April 27, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for April 1939?

April 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 27, 1939