What happened on Sunday June 26, 1927?

About June 26th, 1927, in brief:

  • Historical events: The iconic Cyclone roller coaster was inaugurated at Coney Island, New York, marking a significant milestone in amusement park history. This groundbreaking ride was considered the world's largest and fastest roller coaster of its time, setting new standards for thrill rides and becoming a legendary attraction in American recreational culture.
  • Day of the week: June 26th, 1927 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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June 26, 1927: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1927:

  • The Cyclone Roller Coaster Opens at Coney Island The iconic Cyclone roller coaster was inaugurated at Coney Island, New York, marking a significant milestone in amusement park history. This groundbreaking ride was considered the world's largest and fastest roller coaster of its time, setting new standards for thrill rides and becoming a legendary attraction in American recreational culture.
  • Close Approach of Comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke The astronomical event of Comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke passing remarkably close to Earth, at a distance of just 0.0394 Astronomical Units (approximately 3.7 million miles), provided a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe and study a celestial body in near-proximity to our planet.

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June 26, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 26, 1927?


June 26, 1927 was a Sunday and it was the 177th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1927 can also be written as 6/26/1927 in the US and as 26/6/1927 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1927 in June 1927 calendar

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Who was born on June 26, 1927?


Famous people born on June 26, 1927:

  • Jerry Schatzberg

    Renowned American film director and former fashion photographer who made significant contributions to cinema, particularly through...

  • Roland Lesaffre

    French actor who was a childhood adventurer and became a favorite actor of director Marcel Carna from 1950 onwards.

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June 26, 1927: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1927:

  • Armand Guillaumin

    French painter (b. 1841).

  • Vasile Pârvan
  • Michele Zezza
  • José María Robles Hurtado
  • Jean-Baptiste Guillaumin

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June 26, 1927: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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June 26, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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June 26, 1927: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1927 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Jul 14, 1927.

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How old is someone born on June 26, 1927?


Someone born on June 26, 1927 is:

97 years 10 months old,

or 1174 months and 7 days old,

or 5105 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35741 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1927?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1927?

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