What happened on Thursday February 27, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1947:

• Taipei Tobacco Monopoly Bureau Incident A violent confrontation erupted in Taipei when Tobacco Monopoly Bureau agents attempted to confiscate contraband cigarettes from a woman. After an agent brutally struck the woman with a pistol, an angry crowd gathered. During the ensuing chaos, an agent fired into the crowd, killing an innocent bystander, highlighting tensions between government authorities and citizens.
• French Polar Expeditions Organized by Paul-Emile Victor Renowned French explorer Paul-Emile Victor organized significant polar research expeditions, advancing scientific understanding of Arctic and Antarctic regions. Victor was a pioneering anthropologist and explorer who made substantial contributions to polar research and indigenous studies.
• Death of Mackinnon of Mackinnon Mackinnon of Mackinnon, a notable cricket player who participated in Test matches between England and Australia in 1879, passed away at the age of 89. His cricket career represented an important era in early international cricket history.

Events in 1947

February 27, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1947

February 27, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 58th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1947 can also be written as 2/27/1947 in the US and as 27/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1947:

• Alan Guth

  Renowned MIT physicist who developed the groundbreaking inflationary universe theory, revolutionizing our understanding of cosmology and the...

• Mike Montgomery

  Mike Montgomery is a prominent basketball coach with significant success in NCAA and NBA coaching, known for his strategic leadership and...

• Gidon Kremer

  Internationally acclaimed Latvian violinist and conductor known for his exceptional musical interpretations and innovative performances.

• Marie-Laure Augry

  French journalist and member of the 'Press Mediators' Club', contributing to media discourse and professional journalism standards.

• Wil Jones
• Giuseppe Bertolucci

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1947:

• Pierre Janet

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1947 was Anniversary Song by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Dinah Shore - Anniversary Song
2. Pied Pipers - Open the Door, Richard
3. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - Heartaches (Victor rec)
4. Buddy Clark - How Are Things in Glocca Mora

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 27, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 1947 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 February 27, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 01:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1947

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Someone born on February 27, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 17 days old,

or 4080 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 1947?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 27, 1947.

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