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see horoscope and birth chart for May 27, 1939What happened on Saturday May 27, 1939?
About May 27th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The SS St. Louis arrives in Havana Bay, Cuba, carrying 937 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. Tragically, they are denied entry and refused refuge, symbolizing the global indifference to the plight of Jews escaping the Holocaust. This event highlights the devastating humanitarian crisis of the pre-World War II era.
- Day of the week: May 27th, 1939 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about May 27th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on May 27th, 1939.
Table of contents
- May 27, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 27, 1939?
- Who was born on May 27, 1939?
- May 27, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 27, 1939?
- Back in 1939
May 27, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1939:
- SS St. Louis Tragedy: Refugees Denied Asylum The SS St. Louis arrives in Havana Bay, Cuba, carrying 937 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. Tragically, they are denied entry and refused refuge, symbolizing the global indifference to the plight of Jews escaping the Holocaust. This event highlights the devastating humanitarian crisis of the pre-World War II era.
- Batman First Published in Detective Comics DC Comics publishes Batman in Detective Comics #27, introducing one of the most iconic and enduring superhero characters in comic book history. This marks a pivotal moment in comic book and popular culture, establishing Batman as a groundbreaking character who would become a global phenomenon.
- U.S. Neutrality Act Challenged U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull writes a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for an end to the arms embargo provision of the U.S. Neutrality Act. This communication reflects the growing tensions in international politics and the United States' gradual shift towards potential involvement in the impending global conflict.
- Jerry Mercer Born Jerry Mercer is born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He would later become the rock drummer for the band April Wine, known for their hit song 'Just Between You and Me'.
May 27, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 27, 1939?
May 27, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 27, 1939 can also be written as 5/27/1939 in the US and as 27/5/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 27, 1939?
Famous people born on May 27, 1939:
- Brent Musburger
Renowned sports commentator who became famous for his work on The NFL Today and later ESPN, known for his iconic broadcasting style and...
- Don Williams
Legendary American country singer-songwriter known as the 'Gentle Giant' with numerous hit songs and significant influence in country music.
- Frank Bidart
- Sarah Caudwell
May 27, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1939:
- Joseph Roth
Austrian-french journalist and author (b. 1894).
May 27, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 27, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1939 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:39 pm and setting at 02:36 am.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1939
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Someone born on May 27, 1939 is:
85 years 11 months old,
or 1031 months and 17 days old,
or 4485 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31399 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1939?
There are 13 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, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 27, 1939.
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