Friday August 27, 1937: on this day

August 27, 1937 was the 239th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 27, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 27, 1937, who was born and died on August 27, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Firefly, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series (e.g. The Mizzen Cross Trees) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1937?


August 27, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1937 can also be written as 8/27/1937 in the US and as 27/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1937 in August 1937 calendar

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August 27, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1937:

  • Brooklyn dodgers' fred frankhouse no-hits cincinnati reds, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inning game.

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August 27, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 27, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1937 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1937 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1937 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 27, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1937.

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Who was born on August 27, 1937?


Famous people born on August 27, 1937:

  • Alice Coltrane

    Alice Coltrane was an American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, and composer, and the second wife of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.

  • Jay Silvester

    American discus thrower, who won a silver medal at 1972 olympics in munich.

  • Tommy Sands

    American professional singer, since age nine.

  • Phil Shulman

    Scottish musician who played in "the gentle giant", a band he and his brother derek formed.

  • Tully Fisher

    American astronomer who discovered the Tully-Fisher relation, a way to estimate the distance to spiral galaxies.

  • Mark Potter

    British court judge.

  • Tommy Sands chanteur et acteur américain.

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 7 months old,

or 1039 months and 30 days old,

or 4522 weeks

or 31654 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 1937.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1937?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 27, 1937.

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August 27, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1937:

  • Gennaro Barra
  • Epifanij Akulov
  • Lionel Walter Rothschild
  • John Russell Pope

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Gabbie Petito

    Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Margaret Bourke-White

    Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

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August 27, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1937:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo

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August 27, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Firefly

The Firefly

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William, Billy Gilbert

That Certain Woman

That Certain Woman

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter

Varsity Show

Varsity Show

Release year: 1937

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: Dick Powell, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians, Ted Healy, Rosemary Lane

Bulldog Drummond Comes Back

Bulldog Drummond Comes Back

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Louis King

Starring: John Barrymore, John Howard, Louise Campbell, Reginald Denny

The Edge of the World

The Edge of the World

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Niall MacGinnis, Belle Chrystall, John Laurie, Eric Berry

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1937 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Mizzen Cross Trees

The Mizzen Cross Trees

Release year: 1937

Starring: Edward Crowther, John Goss, Taylor Harris, Roderick Jones

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Release year: 1937

Starring: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Andy Murray

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon Championships

Wimbledon Championships

Release year: 1937

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Who was the US President on August 27, 1937?

On August 27, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1937?

On August 27, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1937?

On August 27, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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What happened in 1937?

1937 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain
  • Bradman scores 270 Aust vs. England at the MCG, incl 110 singles
  • 1st broadcast of Guiding Light on NBC radio

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What was the calendar for August 1937?

August 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1937 calendar looked like.

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