What happened on Tuesday October 27, 1914?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1914:

• HMS Audacious Sinking During World War I, the British battleship HMS Audacious is sunk by a German naval minefield, marking a significant naval loss for the British Royal Navy. The ship was a powerful super-dreadnought battleship of 23,400 tons, and its destruction demonstrated the strategic naval warfare tactics of the time.
• Battle of Penang During World War I, the German cruiser Emden engages in a naval battle in the Strait of Malacca, sinking two British warships. This action was part of the German naval strategy to disrupt British maritime operations in the Asian theater of the war.
• Australian Political Transition Andrew Fisher resigns as Prime Minister of Australia, marking a significant political transition. He is succeeded by Billy Hughes, who would go on to lead Australia during the critical period of World War I and play a key role in international diplomacy.
• Birth of Dylan Thomas Dylan Thomas, a renowned Welsh poet famous for works like 'A Child's Christmas in Wales', is born in Swansea, Wales. Thomas would become one of the most influential and celebrated poets of the 20th century, known for his lyrical and emotionally powerful writing.

Events in 1914

October 27, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1914

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1914

October 27, 1914 was a Tuesday and it was the 300th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1914 can also be written as 10/27/1914 in the US and as 27/10/1914 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1914 in October 1914 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1914:

• Dylan Thomas

  Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer, famous for his lyrical and emotionally powerful poetry.

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1914:

• Félix Bracquemond
• Maurizio di Battenberg

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1914 was Dear Love Days by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell & Will Oakland, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell & Will Oakland - Dear Love Days
2. Prince's Orchestra - The Old Homestead
3. Manuel Romain - You're More Than the World to Me

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, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1914 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 1914 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, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:15 pm and setting at 01:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 1914

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Someone born on October 27, 1914 is:

110 years 5 months old,

or 1325 months and 27 days old,

or 5765 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40356 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1914?

There are 187 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, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 27, 1914.

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