What happened on Friday November 04, 1927?

Here's what happened on November 04, 1927:

• Trotsky's Expulsion Solidifies Stalin's Power Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, a pivotal moment that granted Joseph Stalin undisputed control of the Soviet Union. This event marked a critical turning point in Soviet political history, setting the stage for Stalin's totalitarian regime.
• Holland Tunnel Opens, Connecting New York and New Jersey The Holland Tunnel was inaugurated, becoming the first vehicular tunnel under the Hudson River, dramatically improving transportation infrastructure between New York City and New Jersey. This engineering marvel represented a significant advancement in urban connectivity.
• Gandhi's First and Last Visit to Ceylon Mahatma Gandhi made his sole visit to Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), a significant diplomatic and cultural moment in his life and the region's history. This rare travel outside India provided insights into his international engagement and pan-Asian solidarity.
• Lompoc Earthquake Strikes California A significant 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit California's Central Coast, reaching a Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The earthquake caused moderate damage and triggered a non-destructive tsunami, demonstrating the region's seismic activity.
• Devastating Nellore Cyclone A catastrophic cyclone struck Nellore, a town 98 miles northwest of Madras (Chennai), India, resulting in the tragic loss of almost 300 lives. This natural disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Tragic Death of Captain Hawthorne C. Gray United States Army Air Corps Captain Hawthorne C. Gray, aged 38, died during a high-altitude balloon attempt after losing consciousness due to oxygen depletion. Despite previously reaching a record altitude of 42,470 feet, his final mission ended in tragedy when his timer failed.
• Epic Cross-Country Horse Journey Completed Frank Heath and his horse 'Gypsy Queen' triumphantly returned to Washington, D.C. after an extraordinary two-year journey covering 11,356 miles across all 48 states of the United States at that time. This remarkable expedition showcased incredible endurance and pioneering spirit during the early 20th century.
• Germany Abolishes Legalized Prostitution The 'Bremen System' of state-regulated prostitution was abolished in Germany, marking a significant shift in social policy and approach to sex work regulation.

Events in 1927

November 04, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 04, 1927

Newspapers from Nov. 04, 1927

November 04, 1927 was a Friday and it was the 308th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 1927 can also be written as 11/4/1927 in the US and as 4/11/1927 in UK and Europe.

November 04, 1927 in November 1927 calendar

Famous people died on November 04, 1927:

• Beriah Gwynfe Evans
• Giuseppe Marcora
• Valli Valli

Famous people who died in 1927

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th is Scorpio.

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November 04, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 04, 1927 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 1927 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 November 04, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 01:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1927.

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Your place in the Universe on November 04, 1927

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Someone born on November 04, 1927 is:

97 years 6 months old,

or 1170 months and 10 days old,

or 5088 weeks and 5 days old,

or 35621 days old,

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There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 04, 1927.

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