What happened on Saturday March 27, 1926?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1926:

• Death of Georges Vézina, NHL Hockey Legend Georges Vézina, a renowned Canadian NHL goaltender, passed away from tuberculosis on March 27, 1926. Vézina, who played for the Montreal Canadiens, was a pioneering figure in professional ice hockey and tragically succumbed to the disease he contracted during the 1924-25 NHL season. His legacy was so significant that the NHL later established the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the league's best goaltender.
• Founding of Kōnan Railway Company On March 27, 1926, the Kōnan Railway Company was established in Japan, contributing to the country's expanding transportation infrastructure during the early 20th century. This railway company would play a role in the regional transportation network, supporting Japan's economic and industrial development.

Events in 1926

March 27, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1926

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1926

March 27, 1926 was a Saturday and it was the 86th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1926 can also be written as 3/27/1926 in the US and as 27/3/1926 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1926 in March 1926 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1926:

• Jacques Villeglé

  Jacques Villeglé was a pioneering French mixed media artist and key member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement.

• Frank O'Hara

  Frank O'Hara was a prominent American poet, art critic, and key figure in the New York School of poetry.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1926:

• Georges Vézina

  Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1887).

• Kick Kelly

  American baseball player, manager, and umpire (b. 1856).

• Salvatore Marchesi

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on March 27th

March 27, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 1926 was A Cup of Coffee, A Sandwich, and You by Gertrude Lawrence & Jack Buchanan, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Gertrude Lawrence & Jack Buchanan - A Cup of Coffee, A Sandwich, and You
2. John McCormack - Just a Cottage Small
3. Gene Austin - Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
4. Gene Austin - Sleepy Time Gal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 27, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 27, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 27, 1926 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 March 27, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 05:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 1926

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Someone born on March 27, 1926 is:

99 years 2 months old,

or 1190 months and 29 days old,

or 5178 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36250 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 27, 1926?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 27, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 27, 1926.

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