What happened on Tuesday August 23, 1927?

About August 23rd, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are executed after a lengthy, controversial trial.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 1927 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

More about August 23rd, 1927? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1927.

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August 23, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1927:

  • Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are executed after a lengthy, controversial trial.
  • Sacco and Vanzetti are executed.
  • Execution of Sacco and Vanzetti Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian-born anarchists, were executed in the electric chair at Charlestown State Prison, Massachusetts. Their controversial trial and execution stemmed from their alleged involvement in a 1920 armed robbery and murder at the Slater and Morrill Shoe Company in Braintree, Massachusetts. The case became a significant cause célèbre, with many believing the men were convicted more for their political beliefs and immigrant status than actual evidence.

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August 23, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 23, 1927?


August 23, 1927 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1927 can also be written as 8/23/1927 in the US and as 23/8/1927 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 23, 1927?


Famous people born on August 23, 1927:

  • Allan Kaprow

    Pioneering American artist who revolutionized contemporary art through his groundbreaking 'happenings' and performance art concepts.

  • Dick Bruna

    Renowned Dutch illustrator and author famous for creating iconic children's book characters like Miffy (Nijntje).

  • Martial Solal

    Influential French jazz pianist and composer, renowned for his innovative musical style and collaboration with Jean-Luc Godard.

  • Philippe Mestre

    French politician who served in ministerial roles during the late 20th century, contributing to the country's political landscape.

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August 23, 1927: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1927:

  • Bartolomeo Vanzetti

    Italian anarchist and gangster.

  • Nicola Sacco

    Italian anarchist and protagonist of the famous judicial error.

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  • Sa'd Zaghlul

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August 23, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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August 23, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1927 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 06:36 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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How old is someone born on August 23, 1927?


Someone born on August 23, 1927 is:

97 years 9 months old,

or 1173 months and 13 days old,

or 5102 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35716 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1927?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1927?

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