What happened on Monday December 27, 2021?

About December 27th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Naturalist Charles Darwin embarked on his groundbreaking round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, a journey that would later inspire his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection.
  • Day of the week: December 27th, 2021 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about December 27th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on December 27th, 2021.

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December 27, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 27, 2021:

  • Darwin's Voyage of Discovery Naturalist Charles Darwin embarked on his groundbreaking round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, a journey that would later inspire his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection.
  • Darwin's Voyage of Discovery Naturalist Charles Darwin embarked on his groundbreaking round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, a journey that would later inspire his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection.
  • Apollo 8 Splashdown Apollo 8 and its three astronauts successfully completed their historic mission with a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific, marking a crucial milestone in the Space Race and lunar exploration.
  • Apollo 8 Splashdown Apollo 8 and its three astronauts successfully completed their historic mission with a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific, marking a crucial milestone in the Space Race and lunar exploration.
  • Guantanamo Bay Detention Announcement Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners would be held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, marking a significant moment in the post-9/11 War on Terror.
  • Guantanamo Bay Detention Announcement Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners would be held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, marking a significant moment in the post-9/11 War on Terror.
  • Indonesia Gains Sovereignty Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognizing Indonesia's sovereignty, officially ending more than three centuries of Dutch colonial rule and marking a pivotal moment in post-World War II decolonization.
  • Indonesia Gains Sovereignty Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognizing Indonesia's sovereignty, officially ending more than three centuries of Dutch colonial rule and marking a pivotal moment in post-World War II decolonization.
  • Radio City Music Hall Opens New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall first opened, becoming a landmark of Art Deco architecture and a premier entertainment venue in the heart of Rockefeller Center.
  • Radio City Music Hall Opens New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall first opened, becoming a landmark of Art Deco architecture and a premier entertainment venue in the heart of Rockefeller Center.
  • Discovery of Earth's Second Radiation Belt American physicist James Van Allen reported the discovery of a second radiation belt around Earth, expanding scientific understanding of our planet's magnetic environment and space radiation.
  • Discovery of Earth's Second Radiation Belt American physicist James Van Allen reported the discovery of a second radiation belt around Earth, expanding scientific understanding of our planet's magnetic environment and space radiation.
  • Browns Win NFL Championship The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Colts 27-0 in the NFL Championship Game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, securing a memorable victory in professional football history.
  • Browns Win NFL Championship The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Colts 27-0 in the NFL Championship Game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, securing a memorable victory in professional football history.

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December 27, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 27, 2021?


December 27, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 361st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 2021 can also be written as 12/27/2021 in the US and as 27/12/2021 in UK and Europe.

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December 27, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 27, 2021:

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December 27, 2021: 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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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December 27, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 27, 2021 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 12:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 2022.

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How old is someone born on December 27, 2021?


Someone born on December 27, 2021 is:

3 years 5 months old,

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or 179 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 2021?

There are 207 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, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 27, 2021.

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