What happened on Sunday September 27, 1903?

About September 27th, 1903, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 27, 1903, the Southern Railway train known as the Old 97 derailed at Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 11 lives. The catastrophic train crash became a significant moment in early 20th-century American transportation history and was immortalized through a popular folk ballad that would later become a classic in American musical folklore.
  • Day of the week: September 27th, 1903 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Der Specht directed by N/A

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September 27, 1903: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 27, 1903:

  • The Wreck of the Old 97 On September 27, 1903, the Southern Railway train known as the Old 97 derailed at Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 11 lives. The catastrophic train crash became a significant moment in early 20th-century American transportation history and was immortalized through a popular folk ballad that would later become a classic in American musical folklore.

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September 27, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 27, 1903?


September 27, 1903 was a Sunday and it was the 270th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1903 can also be written as 9/27/1903 in the US and as 27/9/1903 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 27, 1903?


Famous people born on September 27, 1903:

  • Alessandro Pavolini

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September 27, 1903: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 27, 1903:

  • VI duca di Richmond Charles Gordon-Lennox

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September 27, 1903: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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September 27, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 27, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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September 27, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 27, 1903 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 27, 1903 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 September 27, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1903.

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How old is someone born on September 27, 1903?


Someone born on September 27, 1903 is:

121 years 7 months old,

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or 6345 weeks and 5 days old,

or 44420 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 27, 1903?

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