What happened on Sunday July 27, 1952?

About July 27th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: Emil Zatopek, a legendary Czech long-distance runner, set an Olympic record in the marathon during the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. This remarkable achievement was part of his extraordinary performance at the Games, where he won gold medals in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and marathon - an unprecedented feat in Olympic history.
  • Day of the week: July 27th, 1952 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Indian Love Call by Slim Whitman
  • Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson

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July 27, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1952:

  • Emil Zatopek's Olympic Marathon Record Emil Zatopek, a legendary Czech long-distance runner, set an Olympic record in the marathon during the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. This remarkable achievement was part of his extraordinary performance at the Games, where he won gold medals in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and marathon - an unprecedented feat in Olympic history.
  • First Miss Universe Pageant The inaugural Miss Universe pageant was held on June 28, 1952, marking a significant milestone in international beauty competitions. While the event did not specifically occur on July 27, it was part of the broader cultural landscape of the early 1950s.

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July 27, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 27, 1952?


July 27, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 209th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1952 can also be written as 7/27/1952 in the US and as 27/7/1952 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 27, 1952?


Famous people born on July 27, 1952:

  • Carol Vaness

    Renowned American opera singer celebrated for her exceptional interpretations of Mozart and Handel, known for her powerful vocal range and...

  • Marvin Barnes

    Professional American basketball player who played during the 1970s, known for his unique playing style and career in the ABA and NBA.

  • Roxanne Hart

    American actress recognized for her memorable roles in cult films 'Highlander' and 'License to Drive'.

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July 27, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 27, 1952:

  • Antonio Certani
  • Nino Rossi
  • Henry Terry

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July 27, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 27, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 27, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1952 was Indian Love Call by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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July 27, 1952: 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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July 27, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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July 27, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 27, 1952 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 1952 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, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1952.

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How old is someone born on July 27, 1952?


Someone born on July 27, 1952 is:

72 years 8 months old,

or 872 months and 27 days old,

or 3795 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26568 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1952?

There are 95 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, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 27, 1952.

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