What happened on Tuesday August 27, 1946?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1946:

• Pioneering Vascular Surgery Technique by João Cid dos Santos On August 27, 1946, Portuguese surgeon João Cid dos Santos achieved a groundbreaking medical advancement by successfully performing the first surgical removal of arterial plaque. This procedure represented a critical milestone in vascular surgery, offering a revolutionary approach to treating atherosclerosis and potentially preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications. By demonstrating the feasibility of directly intervening in blocked arteries, Cid dos Santos opened new pathways for treating circulatory system disorders and significantly advanced medical understanding of cardiovascular health.

Events in 1946

August 27, 1946: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1946

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1946

August 27, 1946 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1946 can also be written as 8/27/1946 in the US and as 27/8/1946 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1946 in August 1946 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1946:

• Tom Ridge

  First United States Secretary of Homeland Security, established after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to enhance national security and emergency...

• Barbara Bach

  American actress and former model who gained international fame as a Bond girl in the 1977 film 'The Spy Who Loved Me', known for her...

• Marc Stenger

  French Catholic bishop of Troyes diocese since 1999, serving the religious community in northeastern France.

• Alain Venot
• Flossie Wong-Staal
• Peter Tobin
• Bruno Tabacci

Famous people born in 1946

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1946:

• Umberto Farri

Famous people who died in 1946

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1946 was Choo Choo Ch'Boogie by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
2. Ink Spots - To Each His Own

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, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1946 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, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1946.

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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1946

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Someone born on August 27, 1946 is:

78 years 8 months old,

or 944 months and 17 days old,

or 4107 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28750 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1946?

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, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1946.

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