What happened on Tuesday May 27, 1930?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1930:

• Chrysler Building Opens in New York City The iconic Chrysler Building, standing at 1,046 feet (319 meters), opens to the public in New York City. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world, symbolizing the architectural and engineering prowess of the Art Deco era. Designed by architect William Van Alen for automotive pioneer Walter P. Chrysler, the building became an instant landmark of Manhattan's skyline.
• Invention of Masking Tape Richard Drew, an engineer working for 3M, invents masking tape, a revolutionary adhesive product that would become essential in painting, automotive, and various industrial applications. This innovation marked a significant advancement in adhesive technology and would transform multiple industries.
• Sergei Eisenstein in Hollywood Renowned Soviet film director Sergei Eisenstein arrives in Hollywood to work with Paramount Pictures, though their collaboration would be short-lived, ending by October of the same year. This brief period represented an interesting cultural exchange between Soviet and American cinema during the early sound film era.
• William 'Red' Hill Sr.'s Niagara Rapids Journey William 'Red' Hill Sr. completes a famous five-hour journey down the lower rapids of Niagara Falls, demonstrating extraordinary daring and adventurism. This remarkable feat highlighted the human spirit of exploration and risk-taking.

Events in 1930

May 27, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1930

Newspapers from May. 27, 1930

May 27, 1930 was a Tuesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1930 can also be written as 5/27/1930 in the US and as 27/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1930 in May 1930 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1930:

• John Barth

  Postmodern American novelist known for experimental fiction, particularly his metafictional works like 'Giles Goat-Boy' and 'The Sot-Weed...

• William S. Sessions

  American civil servant who served as the 8th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1987 to 1993.

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1930:

• Gabriel Miró

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on May 27th

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, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1930 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, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 09:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1930

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Someone born on May 27, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 26 days old,

or 4956 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1930?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 27, 1930.

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