What happened on Sunday February 20, 1927?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1927:

• Notable Births on February 20, 1927 A significant day of births featuring several influential cultural figures: Sidney Poitier, an iconic African-American actor and director who broke racial barriers in Hollywood; Roy Cohn, a controversial lawyer known for his role in the McCarthy Era; Ibrahim Ferrer, a renowned Cuban singer from the Buena Vista Social Club; and Hubert de Givenchy, the legendary French fashion designer.
• Roy Cohn: Profile of a Controversial Lawyer Roy Cohn was a prominent American lawyer known for his aggressive anti-Communist stance during the McCarthy Era. A key legal advisor to Senator Joseph McCarthy, he played a significant role in the political witch hunts of the 1950s. His controversial career would later include connections to prominent political figures and influence in New York's legal and social circles.
• U.S. Military Intervention in Nicaragua The United States escalated its military presence in Nicaragua, deploying 800 Marines to Corinto. This was part of a larger mobilization of 1,600 troops, reflecting the U.S. policy of military intervention in Latin American affairs during the early 20th century.
• Blue Laws Enforcement in South Carolina In an example of strict religious observance, golfers in South Carolina were arrested for violating Sabbath laws, which prohibited recreational activities on Sundays. This incident highlights the cultural and religious norms of the time.

Events in 1927

February 20, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1927

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1927

February 20, 1927 was a Sunday and it was the 51st day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1927 can also be written as 2/20/1927 in the US and as 20/2/1927 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1927 in February 1927 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1927:

• Sidney Poitier

  Groundbreaking African American actor who broke racial barriers in Hollywood, winning an Oscar for Best Actor and starring in landmark films...

• Hubert de Givenchy

  Legendary French fashion designer who founded the iconic Givenchy fashion house and was a close collaborator with Audrey Hepburn,...

• Ibrahim Ferrer

  Cuban singer and key member of the Buena Vista Social Club, who helped bring traditional Cuban music to global audiences in the late 1990s.

• Roy Cohn

  Controversial lawyer who was chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy during the anti-communist witch hunts of the 1950s, known for his...

Famous people born in 1927

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1927:

• Francesco Coppi
• Rukiye Sultan

Famous people who died in 1927

Famous people who died on February 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1927 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 09:16 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 February 20, 1927

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Someone born on February 20, 1927 is:

98 years 2 months old,

or 1178 months and 3 days old,

or 5122 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35857 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1927?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1927?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 20, 1927.

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