What happened on Thursday July 27, 1939?

About July 27th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Irv Cross, a pioneering African American sportscaster for CBS-TV, was born on July 27, 1939. He would later become a notable sports broadcaster, particularly known for his work in NFL coverage, and was an important figure in breaking racial barriers in sports media.
  • Day of the week: July 27th, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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July 27, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1939:

  • Birth of Irv Cross, NFL Sportscaster Irv Cross, a pioneering African American sportscaster for CBS-TV, was born on July 27, 1939. He would later become a notable sports broadcaster, particularly known for his work in NFL coverage, and was an important figure in breaking racial barriers in sports media.
  • First Recorded Snowfall in Auckland, New Zealand On July 27, 1939, Auckland, New Zealand experienced its first documented snowfall since meteorological record-keeping began in 1853. This rare climatic event was significant for a city known for its mild maritime climate, highlighting an unusual weather phenomenon that surprised local residents.

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July 27, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 27, 1939?


July 27, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1939 can also be written as 7/27/1939 in the US and as 27/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 27, 1939?


Famous people born on July 27, 1939:

  • Paulo Silvino

    Prominent Brazilian comedian, composer, and actor known for his significant contributions to Brazilian entertainment and comedy.

  • William Eggleston

    Influential American photographer known for pioneering color photography and elevating it to a fine art form.

  • Michael Longley

    Renowned Northern Irish poet and academic, celebrated for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry and literature.

  • Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
  • Serge Zapolsky
  • Peppino di Capri
  • William Happer

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July 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 27, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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July 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 27, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:32 pm and setting at 03:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

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How old is someone born on July 27, 1939?


Someone born on July 27, 1939 is:

85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 17 days old,

or 4476 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1939?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 27, 1939.

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