What happened on Thursday September 29, 1927?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1927:

• Babe Ruth's Baseball Grand Slam Record Baseball legend Babe Ruth tied the Major League Baseball record by hitting grand slams in consecutive games, showcasing his extraordinary batting prowess and cementing his status as one of the most remarkable players in baseball history.
• Devastating St. Louis Tornado A catastrophic tornado struck St. Louis, Missouri, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. The tornado, reaching F3 to possibly F4 intensity, swept through areas from Webster Groves to the Central West End and eastward to the Mississippi River at 1 p.m. local time. The disaster resulted in 79-85 confirmed fatalities and injured up to 550 residents, marking it as one of the most destructive tornadoes in the city's history.
• US-Mexico Telephone Service Established A significant milestone in international telecommunications was achieved with the establishment of the first direct telephone service between the United States and Mexico. This breakthrough facilitated improved communication and connectivity between the two neighboring countries, marking an important step in cross-border technological integration.

Events in 1927

September 29, 1927: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1927

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1927

September 29, 1927 was a Thursday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1927 can also be written as 9/29/1927 in the US and as 29/9/1927 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1927 in September 1927 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1927:

• Pete McCloskey

  A maverick Republican congressman from California known for his liberal views and opposition to President Nixon during the Vietnam War era.

• Adhemar Ferreira da Silva

  Brazilian triple jumper who won Olympic gold medals in 1952 and 1956, becoming a legendary figure in Brazilian sports history.

• Gloria Saunders
• Edith Eger
• Barbara Mertz
• Adhemar da Silva

Famous people born in 1927

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1927:

• Willem Einthoven

  Indonesian-dutch physiologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1860).

• Arthur Achleitner

  German journalist and author (b. 1858).

Famous people who died in 1927

Famous people who died on September 29th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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

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September 29, 1927: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1927 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1927 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 1927 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 29, 1927 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 11, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Oct 10, 1927.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1927

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Someone born on September 29, 1927 is:

97 years 6 months old,

or 1170 months and 25 days old,

or 5090 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1927?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1927?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 29, 1927.

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