What happened on Wednesday March 16, 1927?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1927:

• Birth of Vladimir Komarov, Pioneering Soviet Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov was born on March 16, 1927, in Moscow, Soviet Union. He would later become a significant figure in the Soviet space program and tragically become the first human to die during a space mission aboard Soyuz 1 in 1967, marking a somber milestone in space exploration history.
• George Bernard Shaw Publishes Influential Socio-Economic Guide George Bernard Shaw completed his seminal work 'The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism' on March 16, 1927. This comprehensive book provided an accessible exploration of economic systems, offering women a nuanced understanding of political economy during the interwar period.
• Birth of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Influential American Politician Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a prominent U.S. Senator from New York and respected academic, was born on March 16, 1927. Throughout his career, he served under multiple presidential administrations and was known for his intellectual contributions to social policy and political discourse.
• Birth of Georges Séguy, French Labor Union Leader Georges Séguy, a significant figure in the French labor movement, was born on March 16, 1927. As a leader of the CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail), he played a crucial role in advocating for workers' rights and shaping France's labor politics during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1927

March 16, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1927

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1927

March 16, 1927 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1927 can also be written as 3/16/1927 in the US and as 16/3/1927 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1927 in March 1927 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1927:

• Daniel Moynihan

  Influential American senator, diplomat, and scholar who served as U.N.

• Vladimir Komarov

  Soviet cosmonaut and engineer who became the first human to die during a space mission, tragically perishing in the Soyuz 1 spacecraft crash...

• Georges Séguy

  Prominent French resistance politician and trade unionist who served as secretary general of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) from...

• Ruby Braff

  Renowned American jazz trumpet player and cornetist, celebrated for his distinctive traditional jazz style and significant contributions to...

• Joseph Pyronnet
• Vladimir Michajlovič Komarov
• Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Famous people born in 1927

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1927:

• Edward William Exshaw
• Magdeleine Real del Sarte

Famous people who died in 1927

Famous people who died on March 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1927 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 16, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 06:08 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 16, 1927

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Someone born on March 16, 1927 is:

98 years 1 month old,

or 1177 months and 28 days old,

or 5122 weeks

or 35854 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1927?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1927?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 16, 1927.

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