What happened on Thursday April 27, 1944?

About April 27th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 27, 1944, the British government implemented a comprehensive ban on all international travel. This wartime measure was likely designed to maintain national security, control population movement, and prevent potential espionage during the critical period of World War II.
  • Day of the week: April 27th, 1944 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: I Love You by Jo Stafford
  • Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

More about April 27th, 1944? See below for more news and curiosities on April 27th, 1944.

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April 27, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1944:

  • British Government Travel Restrictions On April 27, 1944, the British government implemented a comprehensive ban on all international travel. This wartime measure was likely designed to maintain national security, control population movement, and prevent potential espionage during the critical period of World War II.
  • German Submarine U-803 Sinking On April 27, 1944, German submarine U-803 met its demise after striking a mine in the Baltic Sea near Swinemünde. This incident highlighted the dangerous maritime conditions during World War II, where naval vessels faced significant risks from underwater mines.
  • Jim Tobin's No-Hitter Against Brooklyn Dodgers On April 27, 1944, Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning the game 2-0. This was a significant moment in baseball history, showcasing Tobin's exceptional pitching skills during World War II-era baseball.

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April 27, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was April 27, 1944?


April 27, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1944 can also be written as 4/27/1944 in the US and as 27/4/1944 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1944 in April 1944 calendar

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Who was born on April 27, 1944?


Famous people born on April 27, 1944:

  • Cuba Gooding
    Cuba Gooding

    Academy Award-winning actor known for roles in 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Men of Honor', famous for his passionate performances and memorable...

  • Michael Fish

    Legendary British meteorologist famous for his weather forecasts on BBC, particularly known for his infamous 1987 hurricane prediction.

  • Herb Pedersen

    Renowned bluegrass and country musician, member of the Desert Rose Band and The Dillards, respected for his guitar skills and songwriting.

  • Michael Fish (weatherman)
  • Bernard Madrelle

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April 27, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1944:

  • Alberto Segre
  • René Oberthür

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Famous people who died on April 27th

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April 27, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 27, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1944 was I Love You by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

  1. - I Love You youtube
  2. - Long Ago (And Far Away) youtube
  3. - Amor Amor youtube
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April 27, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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April 27, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 1944 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 April 27, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1944.

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How old is someone born on April 27, 1944?


Someone born on April 27, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 29 days old,

or 4234 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29644 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1944?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 27, 1944.

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