What happened on Tuesday July 12, 1927?

About July 12th, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 12, 1927, a powerful earthquake struck Palestine, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The seismic event resulted in over 200 fatalities in Palestine and 8 additional deaths in neighboring Trans-Jordan. Major cities including Nablus, Ramallah, and Lydda suffered extensive damage. A remarkable geological consequence was the temporary drying up of the River Jordan, which remained dry for 21 hours, highlighting the earthquake's intense geological impact.
  • Day of the week: July 12th, 1927 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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July 12, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 1927:

  • Devastating Palestine Earthquake of 1927 On July 12, 1927, a powerful earthquake struck Palestine, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The seismic event resulted in over 200 fatalities in Palestine and 8 additional deaths in neighboring Trans-Jordan. Major cities including Nablus, Ramallah, and Lydda suffered extensive damage. A remarkable geological consequence was the temporary drying up of the River Jordan, which remained dry for 21 hours, highlighting the earthquake's intense geological impact.
  • Babe Ruth's Historic Home Run Season On July 12, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 30th home run of what would become a legendary 60-home run season, solidifying his status as one of baseball's most iconic players. This remarkable achievement would stand as a major league record for decades and help transform baseball's popularity in the United States.

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July 12, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was July 12, 1927?


July 12, 1927 was a Tuesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1927 can also be written as 7/12/1927 in the US and as 12/7/1927 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 12, 1927?


Famous people born on July 12, 1927:

  • Conte Candoli

    Renowned American jazz trumpet player known for his work in bebop and West Coast jazz scenes during the mid-20th century.

  • Tom Benson

    American businessman and owner of the New Orleans Saints NFL team and New Orleans Pelicans NBA team.

  • Harley Hotchkiss

    Prominent Canadian businessman and philanthropist, best known for his significant role in the Calgary Flames hockey organization.

  • Muhammad Iqbal
  • Hermann Haken

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July 12, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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July 12, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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July 12, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1927 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 July 12, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Jul 14, 1927.

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How old is someone born on July 12, 1927?


Someone born on July 12, 1927 is:

97 years 10 months old,

or 1174 months and 2 days old,

or 5105 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35736 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1927?

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