What happened on Tuesday March 15, 1927?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1927:

• Watanabe Bank Collapse in Tokyo On March 15, 1927, a dramatic financial crisis unfolded in Tokyo when the Watanabe Bank experienced a catastrophic bank run. The incident was triggered by Finance Minister Naoharu Kataoka's unfortunate public statement suggesting the bank had 'at last collapsed'. This unintended comment sparked immediate panic among depositors, who rushed to withdraw their funds, ultimately leading to the bank's actual failure. The event highlighted the fragility of public confidence in financial institutions during the interwar period.
• First Women's Boat Race Between Oxford and Cambridge On March 15, 1927, a groundbreaking sporting event occurred when the first Women's Boat Race was held between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. The race took place on the River Isis in Oxford, marking a significant milestone for women's collegiate sports and gender equality in competitive rowing. This event represented an important step towards recognizing women's athletic capabilities and providing them with equal sporting opportunities.

Events in 1927

March 15, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1927

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1927

March 15, 1927 was a Tuesday and it was the 74th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1927 can also be written as 3/15/1927 in the US and as 15/3/1927 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1927 in March 1927 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1927:

• Carl Smith

  Country music singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his contributions to the Grand Ole Opry and American country music scene.

• Christian Marquand

  Prominent French cinema professional who worked as a screenwriter, actor, and director, contributing significantly to French film culture in...

• Jack Lindquist in Chicago

  Disney legend who served as Disneyland's advertising manager and park president, known for innovative ideas and significant contributions to...

• Jean Gras
• Hanns Joachim Friedrichs
• Aaron Rosand

Famous people born in 1927

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1927:

• Hector Rason

  English-australian politician, 7th premier of western australia (b. 1858).

• Alfredo Bertone
• Giannetto Valli
• Scipione Borghese

Famous people who died in 1927

Famous people who died on March 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 15, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1927 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 March 15, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:25 pm and setting at 05:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 16, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1927.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1927

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Someone born on March 15, 1927 is:

98 years 1 month old,

or 1177 months and 29 days old,

or 5122 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35855 days old,

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There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1927?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 15, 1927.

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