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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1927What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1927?
About August 17th, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 17, 1927, aviators Arthur Goebel and Lt. W.V. Davis made history by winning the prestigious Dole Air Race, a challenging long-distance aerial competition. They successfully navigated from the mainland United States to Honolulu, Hawaii, completing the grueling journey in 26 hours and 16 minutes. Their remarkable achievement was rewarded with a substantial prize of $25,000, which was a significant sum during that era. The race was a pivotal moment in early aviation history, demonstrating the growing capabilities of aircraft and pilots in the 1920s.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1927 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo
More about August 17th, 1927? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1927.
Table of contents
- August 17, 1927: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1927?
- Who was born on August 17, 1927?
- August 17, 1927: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1927?
- Back in 1927
August 17, 1927: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1927:
- Dole Air Race Victory by Arthur Goebel and Lt. W.V. Davis On August 17, 1927, aviators Arthur Goebel and Lt. W.V. Davis made history by winning the prestigious Dole Air Race, a challenging long-distance aerial competition. They successfully navigated from the mainland United States to Honolulu, Hawaii, completing the grueling journey in 26 hours and 16 minutes. Their remarkable achievement was rewarded with a substantial prize of $25,000, which was a significant sum during that era. The race was a pivotal moment in early aviation history, demonstrating the growing capabilities of aircraft and pilots in the 1920s.
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What day of the week was August 17, 1927?
August 17, 1927 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1927 can also be written as 8/17/1927 in the US and as 17/8/1927 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1927?
Famous people born on August 17, 1927:
- Sam Butera
Sam Butera was a renowned American saxophonist and bandleader, known for his work with Louis Prima and his energetic musical style.
- Bernie Cornfeld
Bernie Cornfeld was a prominent financier who founded Investors Overseas Services, a major international investment fund during the 1960s...
August 17, 1927: What famous people died on that day?
August 17, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1927 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:19 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1927.
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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1927
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Someone born on August 17, 1927 is:
97 years 8 months old,
or 1172 months and 27 days old,
or 5100 weeks
or 35700 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1927?
There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1927?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 17, 1927.
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