What happened on Friday October 27, 1939?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1939:

• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Summi Pontificatus Pope Pius XII issued the landmark encyclical Summi Pontificatus, a powerful theological and moral statement that explicitly denounced totalitarian ideologies and racial discrimination. The document emphasized universal human dignity and compassion, offering a critical moral stance against the rising nationalist and racist movements in Europe during the early stages of World War II.
• Battle of Segale in Ethiopian Political Conflict A significant military engagement occurred in Ethiopia where Negus Mikael, attempting to support his son Emperor Iyasu V's claim to power, was decisively defeated by Fitawrari Abte Giyorgis. This battle was crucial in securing the Ethiopian capital and preventing a potential dynastic power struggle.

Events in 1939

October 27, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1939

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1939

October 27, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 300th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1939 can also be written as 10/27/1939 in the US and as 27/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1939:

• John Cleese

  Legendary British comedian, actor, and writer, best known as a key member of Monty Python comedy troupe.

• Jean Djorkaeff
• Marino Perani

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on October 27th

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

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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 27, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 06:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 1939

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Someone born on October 27, 1939 is:

85 years 6 months old,

or 1026 months and 17 days old,

or 4463 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31246 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1939?

There are 166 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, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 27, 1939.

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