What happened on Friday August 27, 1937?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1937:

• Toyota Motor Corporation Established The automobile division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works was officially spun off and incorporated as the Toyota Motor Corporation, marking a pivotal moment in the company's history and the Japanese automotive industry.
• Golden Gate Bridge Opens to Pedestrians The iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, opened its walkways to pedestrian traffic, allowing the public to experience one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the United States.
• First Global Airmail Circumnavigation A historic milestone in postal and aviation history was achieved when the first airmail letter successfully circled the globe and returned to New York, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of international mail and aviation.
• Extinction of the Bali Tiger The last known Bali tiger died on this date, marking the complete extinction of this unique subspecies and highlighting the critical challenges of wildlife conservation.
• George Eyston Sets Automobile Speed Record British racing driver George E.T. Eyston set a remarkable world automobile speed record of 345.49 miles per hour, pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and human speed capabilities.
• Fred Frankhouse No-Hitter Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Fred Frankhouse achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, winning 5-0 in a game that lasted 7 2/3 innings.

Events in 1937

August 27, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1937

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people born on August 27, 1937:

• Alice Coltrane

  Alice Coltrane was a pioneering jazz musician who significantly influenced spiritual and avant-garde jazz through her innovative harp and...

• Jay Silvester

  Jay Silvester was an accomplished American discus thrower who won a silver medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics, following in the footsteps of...

• Tommy Sands

  Tommy Sands was an American professional singer who became a teen idol after starring in the television show 'The Singin' Idol', launching...

• Phil Shulman

  Phil Shulman was a multi-instrumentalist Scottish musician who co-founded the progressive rock band Gentle Giant with his brother Derek,...

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1937:

• Epifanij Akulov
• Lionel Walter Rothschild
• John Russell Pope

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on August 27th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1937

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Someone born on August 27, 1937 is:

87 years 7 months old,

or 1051 months and 27 days old,

or 4573 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32016 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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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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