Saturday January 01, 1927, NewYear’s Day
US date format: 1/1/1927, UK date format: 1/1/1927
It was Saturday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 1, 1927). The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Introduction of the euro and Maurice Béjart.
Sign Them Papers, directed by Edward Ludwig, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1927
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1927, at January 01 across the years or at January 1927 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 01, 1927?
Events
- Dodgers announce release of future Hall of Fame Zack Wheat
- Communist uprising in West Java.
- Turkey adopts the Gregorian calendar: December 18, 1926 (Julian), is immediately followed by January 1, 1927 (Gregorian).
- The Cristero War erupts in Mexico when pro-Catholic rebels attack the government, which had banned the Catholic faith.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The General
Directed by: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley
Country: United States of America
Flesh and the Devil
Directed by: Clarence Brown
Starring: John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent
Country: United States of America
Mother
Directed by: Vsevolod Pudovkin
Starring: Vera Baranovskaya, Nikolay Batalov, Aleksandr Chistyakov, Anna Zemtsova
Country: United States of America
The Canadian
Directed by: William Beaudine
Starring: Thomas Meighan, Mona Palma, Wyndham Standing, Dale Fuller
The Cruise of the Jasper B
Directed by: James W. Horne
Starring: Rod La Rocque, Mildred Harris, Snitz Edwards, Jack Ackroyd
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 01, 1927?
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Top #3 songs in the USA
- Jimmie Rodgers - The Soldier's Sweetheart
- Don Voorhees & His Orchestra - My Blue Heaven
- Nat Shilkret & The Victor Orchestra - Diane (I'm In Heaven When I See You Smile)
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1926?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Alfred P. Sloan Jr. -- Dec. 27, 1926
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 01, 1927?
On January 01, 1927 several famous people were born including, Introduction of the euro, Maurice Béjart, James Reeb.
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