What happened on Saturday May 21, 1927?

About May 21st, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis, a groundbreaking achievement in aviation history. Flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone, Lindbergh covered approximately 3,600 miles in challenging conditions, demonstrating remarkable skill and endurance. His journey took 33.5 hours, landing at Le Bourget Field near Paris on May 21, 1927, and instantly becoming a global celebrity.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1927 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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May 21, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1927:

  • First Solo Non-Stop Transatlantic Flight by Charles Lindbergh Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis, a groundbreaking achievement in aviation history. Flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone, Lindbergh covered approximately 3,600 miles in challenging conditions, demonstrating remarkable skill and endurance. His journey took 33.5 hours, landing at Le Bourget Field near Paris on May 21, 1927, and instantly becoming a global celebrity.

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May 21, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1927?


May 21, 1927 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1927 can also be written as 5/21/1927 in the US and as 21/5/1927 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1927?


Famous people born on May 21, 1927:

  • Kay Kendall

    Renowned British actress and comedienne known for her roles in classic films like 'Genevieve' and 'Les Girls', who tragically died young in...

  • Chuck Stewart

    Legendary jazz photographer renowned for his iconic album covers and portraits of jazz legends like Miles Davis, Count Basie, and John...

  • Péter Zwack

    Prominent Hungarian businessman and diplomat who played significant roles in international trade and political relations.

  • Elliot Berg

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May 21, 1927: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1927:

  • Michail Michajlovič Pleškov

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May 21, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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May 21, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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May 21, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1927 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 10:32 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 21, 1927?


Someone born on May 21, 1927 is:

97 years 11 months old,

or 1175 months and 12 days old,

or 5111 weeks

or 35777 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1927?

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