What happened on Friday May 20, 1927?

About May 20th, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Lindbergh embarked on the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, taking off from Roosevelt Field in Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. This groundbreaking aviation achievement would revolutionize international travel and demonstrate the potential of long-distance air transportation.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1927 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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May 20, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1927:

  • Charles Lindbergh's Historic Transatlantic Flight Charles Lindbergh embarked on the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, taking off from Roosevelt Field in Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. This groundbreaking aviation achievement would revolutionize international travel and demonstrate the potential of long-distance air transportation.
  • Treaty of Jedda Recognizes Saudi Sovereignty The United Kingdom officially recognized King Ibn Saud's sovereignty over the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, a pivotal diplomatic moment that would later lead to the formation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, significantly reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1927?


May 20, 1927 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1927 can also be written as 5/20/1927 in the US and as 20/5/1927 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 20, 1927?


Famous people born on May 20, 1927:

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    Renowned American actor known for his roles in 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' and 'Live and Let Die', who had a significant career in...

  • Bud Grant

    Hall of Fame NFL coach who led the Minnesota Vikings and is considered one of the most successful coaches in NFL history.

  • José Artur

    Prominent French radio host who presented the popular program 'Pop Club' on France Inter from 1965 to 2005, occasionally working as an...

  • Gabriel Camps

    Prestigious French historian and founder of the Encyclopédie Berbère, renowned for his scholarly contributions to Berber historical studies.

  • Serge Lang

    Renowned mathematician known for significant contributions to mathematical research and mathematical education.

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May 20, 1927: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1927:

  • Eduard Brückner

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May 20, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 20, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 09:27 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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How old is someone born on May 20, 1927?


Someone born on May 20, 1927 is:

97 years 11 months old,

or 1175 months and 13 days old,

or 5111 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35778 days old,

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

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

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