What happened on Monday December 27, 1937?

About December 27th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth was granted a landmark patent for the electronic television system, revolutionizing visual communication technology. His groundbreaking concept of creating moving images through electronic scanning laid the foundational framework for modern television technology, marking a pivotal moment in 20th-century media and communication innovation.
  • Day of the week: December 27th, 1937 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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December 27, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 27, 1937:

  • Philo T. Farnsworth Patents Electronic Television System Television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth was granted a landmark patent for the electronic television system, revolutionizing visual communication technology. His groundbreaking concept of creating moving images through electronic scanning laid the foundational framework for modern television technology, marking a pivotal moment in 20th-century media and communication innovation.
  • Olympic Champion Barred from Germany German immigration officials arbitrarily prevented Juan Carlos Zabala, the 1932 Olympic marathon champion from Argentina, from entering Germany without providing any explanation. This incident potentially reflects the rising tensions and discriminatory practices of the Nazi regime during the pre-World War II period.
  • Mae West Banned from NBC Radio Controversial entertainer Mae West was banned from NBC radio after performing a provocative Adam and Eve comedy skit that was deemed inappropriate by network standards. This event highlights the strict moral censorship prevalent in 1930s American entertainment media.
  • Donald Bradman's Cricket Performance Australian cricket legend Donald Bradman achieved a remarkable performance, scoring 246 runs against Queensland in a match lasting 364 minutes and featuring 20 boundary fours. This innings further solidified Bradman's reputation as one of cricket's most extraordinary batsmen.

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

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What day of the week was December 27, 1937?


December 27, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 361st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1937 can also be written as 12/27/1937 in the US and as 27/12/1937 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1937 in December 1937 calendar

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Who was born on December 27, 1937?


Famous people born on December 27, 1937:

  • Dale Russell
  • Roberto Fascilla

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 27, 1937 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 27, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1938.

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How old is someone born on December 27, 1937?


Someone born on December 27, 1937 is:

87 years 4 months old,

or 1048 months and 17 days old,

or 4559 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31915 days old,

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

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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

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

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