Your place in the Universe on 1927
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Get your map!The Highlights of 1927: A Year That Shaped the Future
1927 (MCMXXVII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1927th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1927 a year special to you? Discover what 1927 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1927, 1927 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1927, how old is someone born in 1927 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1927.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1927 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
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- What was 1927 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1927
- Who was the U.S. President in 1927?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1927?
- Who was the Pope in 1927?
- 1927: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the most popular movie in 1927?
- What was the best selling book in 1927?
- How old is someone born in 1927?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1927?
What was 1927 known for ?
- 1927, well into the “Roaring Twenties,” was all about pushing boundaries – especially in technology.
- This was the year that the first transatlantic telephone call was made, via radio, from New York City to London. The first “talkie” film premiered this year as well. The Jazz Singer was the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and was a tremendous hit, although the era of silent films would continue for a few more years.
- In perhaps one of the most significant events early on in the 20th Century, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to pilot an aircraft, solo, on a nonstop transatlantic flight. The flight from New York City to Paris, in an aircraft called the Spirit of St. Louis, took over 33 hours to complete.
- There were some major developments in the field of literature as well. This was the year that T.S. Eliot published his famous poem, “Journey of the Magi” and it was also the year that he became a British citizen. Another famous writer also made a move to Britain this year. Eric Blair, later to become known as George Orwell, resigned his post with the Imperial Police in Burma and moved to London to become a writer.
- In film, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded this year and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis premiered in Germany. 1927 was also the year that the popular film, It, premiered. Starring Clara Bow, the film sparked the origin of the term “It Girl.”
- In a notable political development in April of 1927, the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act of 1927 renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, acknowledging that the Irish Free State was no longer part of the Kingdom. King George V would formally change his title to reflect this change as well in a separate proclamation in May.
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Key World Leaders of 1927
Who was the U.S. President in 1927?
In 1927, Calvin Coolidge (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from August 02, 1923 to March 04, 1929. During his presidency, the U.S. enjoyed economic prosperity in the Roaring Twenties, while he maintained limited government intervention.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1927?
In 1927 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1927?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1927 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
1927: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Charles Lindbergh
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. First Solo Transatlantic Flight
What was the most popular movie in 1927?
The most popular movie and box office hit was California by Michele Lupo
What was the best selling book in 1927?
How old is someone born in 1927?
Someone born in 1927 is 98 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1927?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1927 was the Year of the Rabbit.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Rabbit sign.