What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1927?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1927:

• Bath School Disaster On May 18, 1927, Andrew Kehoe, a disgruntled school board member, carried out one of the deadliest school massacres in U.S. history in Bath Township, Michigan. He strategically planted bombs in the Bath Consolidated School, resulting in the tragic deaths of 45 people, including many children. Before the school attack, Kehoe had murdered his wife and burned down his own farm. The massacre ended when Kehoe detonated another bomb while sitting in his Ford truck, killing himself and causing additional casualties.
• Tongji University Recognized as National University After two decades of establishment, the Nationalist government of the Republic of China officially approves Tongji University as one of the first national universities, marking a significant milestone in the institution's academic development and national recognition.
• Ritz Hotel Opens in Boston The prestigious Ritz Hotel opens its doors in Boston, expanding the city's luxury hospitality landscape and providing high-end accommodation for travelers and guests.
• Slide Lake Collapse in Wyoming The Slide Lake in Gros Ventre, Wyoming, experiences a significant geological event, potentially causing landscape changes and potential environmental impacts in the region.

Events in 1927

May 18, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 18, 1927

Newspapers from May. 18, 1927

May 18, 1927 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1927 can also be written as 5/18/1927 in the US and as 18/5/1927 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1927 in May 1927 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1927:

• François Nourissier

  Prominent French literary figure known for his journalistic work and significant contributions to French literature and publishing.

• Richard Body

  British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament, known for his political career and knighthood.

• Apollo 10 (launch date)

Famous people born in 1927

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1927:

• Nikifor Alekseevič Begičev
• Andrew P. Kehoe

Famous people who died in 1927

Famous people who died on May 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1927 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 07:36 am.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1927.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1927

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Someone born on May 18, 1927 is:

97 years 11 months old,

or 1175 months and 26 days old,

or 5113 weeks

or 35791 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 18, 1927.

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