What happened on Wednesday May 11, 1927?

About May 11th, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Lindbergh completes a remarkable cross-country flight, landing in St. Louis 14 hours after departing from San Diego. This journey was part of his groundbreaking achievements in early aviation that would soon include his historic transatlantic flight.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1927 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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May 11, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1927:

  • Lindbergh's Cross-Country Flight Charles Lindbergh completes a remarkable cross-country flight, landing in St. Louis 14 hours after departing from San Diego. This journey was part of his groundbreaking achievements in early aviation that would soon include his historic transatlantic flight.
  • Formation of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Louis B. Mayer, a prominent Hollywood film executive, establishes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an organization that would later become famous for the annual Academy Awards (Oscars).
  • Death of Juan Gris Juan Gris, a prominent Spanish cubist painter, passed away at the age of 40. Known for his significant contributions to the Cubist movement, Gris was a key figure in early 20th-century modern art, creating innovative works that challenged traditional artistic representation.
  • Birth of Mort Sahl Mort Sahl, a pioneering Canadian comedian and political commentator, is born. He would later become known for his satirical and politically charged comedy that significantly influenced stand-up comedy in the mid-20th century.

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May 11, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 11, 1927?


May 11, 1927 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1927 can also be written as 5/11/1927 in the US and as 11/5/1927 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1927?


Famous people born on May 11, 1927:

  • Mort Sahl
    Mort Sahl

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May 11, 1927: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 1927:

  • Juan Gris

    Spanish painter known for his Cubist artworks.

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May 11, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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May 11, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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May 11, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1927 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 04:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 17, 1927 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 1927.

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1927?


Someone born on May 11, 1927 is:

97 years 11 months old,

or 1175 months and 22 days old,

or 5112 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35787 days old,

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