What happened on Tuesday October 27, 1908?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1908:

• Arturo Frondizi: Argentine Political Reformer Arturo Frondizi was a significant political figure in Argentine history, serving as the 35th President of Argentina from 1958 to 1962. Born on October 27, 1908, Frondizi was a key proponent of democratic reforms and economic modernization. His presidency was marked by attempts to balance competing political interests and implement progressive economic policies, though he was ultimately deposed by a military coup in 1962.
• Lee Krasner: Pioneering Abstract Expressionist Artist Lee Krasner was a groundbreaking American painter and a key figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Born on October 27, 1908, she was not only an accomplished artist in her own right but also the wife of renowned painter Jackson Pollock. Throughout her career, Krasner developed a distinctive style that blended geometric abstraction with organic, dynamic forms. Her work challenged traditional artistic conventions and played a crucial role in establishing New York as the center of the modern art world in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1908

October 27, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1908

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1908

October 27, 1908 was a Tuesday and it was the 301st day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1908 can also be written as 10/27/1908 in the US and as 27/10/1908 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1908 in October 1908 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1908:

• Lee Krasner

  Lee Krasner was a pioneering American abstract expressionist painter who played a crucial role in the mid-20th century art movement.

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1908:

• Salvador Casañas y Pagés

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1908 was When Sweet Marie was Sweet Sixteen by Harry Macdonough & John Bieling, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Harry Macdonough & John Bieling - When Sweet Marie was Sweet Sixteen
2. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - By the Old Oaken Bucket, Louise
3. Haydn Quartet - Sunbonnet Sue
4. Peerless Quartet - Rah, Rah, Rah
5. Billy Murray & Haydn Quartet - Yankee Doodle's Come to Town

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 27, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1908 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 1908 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 October 27, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 07:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1908.

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Someone born on October 27, 1908 is:

116 years 6 months old,

or 1398 months and 7 days old,

or 6079 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42558 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1908?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 27, 1908.

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