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see horoscope and birth chart for August 27, 1939What happened on Sunday August 27, 1939?
About August 27th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 27, 1939, German test pilot Erich Warsitz made history by piloting the Heinkel He-178, the world's first jet-propelled aircraft. This groundbreaking flight marked a pivotal moment in aviation technology, demonstrating the potential of jet propulsion and revolutionizing aerospace engineering.
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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Table of contents
- August 27, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 27, 1939?
- Who was born on August 27, 1939?
- August 27, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 27, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 27, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1939:
- First Jet Aircraft Flight by Erich Warsitz On August 27, 1939, German test pilot Erich Warsitz made history by piloting the Heinkel He-178, the world's first jet-propelled aircraft. This groundbreaking flight marked a pivotal moment in aviation technology, demonstrating the potential of jet propulsion and revolutionizing aerospace engineering.
- Nazi Germany's Territorial Demands On the same day as the historic jet aircraft flight, Nazi Germany escalated tensions in Europe by demanding the Free City of Danzig (modern-day Gdańsk) and the Polish Corridor, a move that significantly contributed to the outbreak of World War II just days later.
- British Conscription Mobilization Britain initiated a major conscription effort, calling for the enlistment of all men aged 20 and 21, signaling the country's preparation for imminent conflict and the potential outbreak of World War II.
- Diplomatic Tensions with Netherlands Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the German ambassador, Grave Zech, amid rising international tensions and the looming threat of war in Europe.
August 27, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 27, 1939?
August 27, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1939 can also be written as 8/27/1939 in the US and as 27/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 27, 1939?
Famous people born on August 27, 1939:
- Edward Patten
Member of the legendary R&B group Gladys Knight & the Pips, a significant figure in soul music history.
- Jorge Paulo Lemann
Prominent Brazilian businessman and investor, known for significant investments in global consumer brands.
- William Least Heat-Moon
Renowned American travel writer known for his insightful books exploring American landscapes and culture.
August 27, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1939:
- Donato Faggella
- Charles Guignebert
- Charles Wilkes
August 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
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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, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1939 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, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:10 pm and setting at 05:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1939
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Someone born on August 27, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 17 days old,
or 4472 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31307 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1939?
There are 105 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, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 27, 1939.
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