What happened on Thursday May 27, 1926?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1926:

• Dissolution of the Rif Republic The Rif Republic, a short-lived autonomous state in northern Morocco led by Abd el-Krim, was officially disestablished. This marked the end of a significant anti-colonial resistance movement against Spanish and French colonial powers in the region.
• Death of Srečko Kosovel, Slovenian Poet Srečko Kosovel, a prominent Slovenian poet who was born in 1904, passed away on this date. Known for his avant-garde and expressionist poetry, Kosovel was an influential figure in early 20th-century Slovenian literature, despite his short life.
• Thayer Hotel Opens at West Point The Thayer Hotel, located at the United States Military Academy at West Point, was officially opened. Named after Sylvanus Thayer, known as the 'Father of the Military Academy', the hotel would become a significant landmark and accommodation facility for the prestigious military institution.
• Gordon Leggat: New Zealand Cricket Player Gordon Leggat was a notable New Zealand cricket player who served as an opening batsman, representing his country in 9 Test matches between 1953 and 1956. His contributions to New Zealand cricket during the mid-1950s were significant in the development of the national cricket team.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from May. 27, 1926

Newspapers from May. 27, 1926

May 27, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 147th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1926 can also be written as 5/27/1926 in the US and as 27/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1926 in May 1926 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1926:

• Miles Davis

  Legendary jazz trumpeter and composer who revolutionized jazz multiple times, pioneering bebop, cool jazz, and fusion, and is considered one...

• Bud Shank

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Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1926:

• Srečko Kosovel
• Michele Comella

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on May 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1926 was Song of the Flame by Ipana Troubadors, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Ipana Troubadors - Song of the Flame
2. Harry Archer & His Orchestra - Sweet and Low-Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1926 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 06:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1926

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Someone born on May 27, 1926 is:

98 years 11 months old,

or 1187 months and 27 days old,

or 5165 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36157 days old,

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

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