Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1927 A new Mexican oil legislation went into effect, leading to the formal outbreak of the Cristero War.
1927 The first transatlantic commercial telephone service links New York City and London.
1927 A tragic fire in Montreal's Laurier Palace movie theatre in 1927 claimed the lives of 78 children, a devastating event that highlighted the importance of fire safety measures in public spaces.
1927 Fritz Lang's groundbreaking film "Metropolis" was released in Germany in 1927, showcasing a futuristic vision.
1927 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Louis B. Mayer announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
1927 History was made as Teddy Wakelam delivered the first-ever live radio commentary of a football match, capturing the excitement of the game between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United at Highbury.
1927 A revolt against the military dictatorship of Portugal breaks out at Oporto.
1927 U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill by Congress establishing the Federal Radio Commission (later replaced by the Federal Communications Commission) which was to regulate the use of radio frequencies in the United States.
1927 German theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg writes a letter to fellow physicist Wolfgang Pauli, in which he describes his uncertainty principle for the first time.
1927 On this day in New York City in 1927, Samuel Roxy Rothafel introduced the world to the grandeur of the Roxy Theatre, a monumental addition to the city's entertainment landscape.
1927 The inaugural Women's Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge on The Isis in Oxford set the stage for a historic tradition in women's sports.
1927 The Sunbeam 1000hp streaks across the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, shattering land speed records and etching its name in the annals of motor racing history.
1927 AT&T's pioneering transmission delivers the first long-distance public television broadcast, captivating audiences from D.C. to New York.
1927 Chiang Kai-shek's directive leads to the execution of Chinese Communist Party members during the Shanghai massacre of 1927.
1927 Tragedy strikes Rocksprings, Texas, when a devastating F5 tornado levels the town, leaving a profound impact on its community.
1927 A legal drama unfolds as the iconic Mae West is sentenced to ten days in jail for obscenity related to her play, provocatively titled "Sex."
1927 Cardiff City achieved a historic FA Cup Final victory over Arsenal in 1927, becoming the first non-English team to win the prestigious title.
1927 The birth of Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force and gendarmerie, becomes a vital development in the nation's law enforcement.
1927 The Birth of a Women's Federal Prison: The Federal Industrial Institute for Women opens in Alderson, West Virginia, establishing the first women's federal prison in the United States.
1927 In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was incorporated, heralding a new era in the recognition and celebration of cinematic excellence.
1927 French war heroes Charles Nungesser and François Coli embarked on a historic mission, attempting the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York aboard The White Bird biplane. Tragically, their fate remains a mystery, leaving behind a legacy of adventure.
1927 The Treaty of Jeddah, recognizing King Ibn Saud's sovereignty over the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, laid the groundwork for the establishment of Saudi Arabia as a unified nation.
1927 Charles Lindbergh's historic takeoff from Roosevelt Field in Long Island aboard the Spirit of St. Louis marked the commencement of the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
1927 Charles Lindbergh's historic solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean concluded as he touched down at Le Bourget Field in Paris.
1927 Near Xining, China, a devastating earthquake measuring 8.3 on the magnitude scale struck, resulting in a staggering loss of 200,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.
1927 A chapter in automotive history concludes as the last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line, marking the end of a unique production run that saw over 15 million vehicles produced. The Model T leaves an indelible mark on the automotive industry.
1927 In 1927, the Ford Motor Company ceased the production of the iconic Ford Model T and began retooling plants to manufacture the Ford Model A, shaping the future of the automotive industry.
1927 Aviator Charles Lindbergh receives a triumphant ticker tape parade along New York City's 5th Avenue in celebration of his historic transatlantic flight.
1927 The Cyclone roller coaster's opening on Coney Island introduces a thrilling amusement ride that becomes an enduring symbol of American entertainment culture.
1927 Prime Minister Tanaka Giichi's eleven-day conference in 1927 to discuss Japan's strategy in China laid the groundwork for intrigue, as the Tanaka Memorial, a secret plan for world domination, was later claimed to have leaked from this very meeting.
1927 The Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completes a historic transpacific flight, connecting the mainland United States to Hawaii, a momentous leap in aviation history.
1927 Ireland witnessed a tragic event as Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, was assassinated by members of the IRA, marking a turbulent time in Irish politics.
1927 The Massacre of July 15, 1927, in Vienna tragically claims the lives of eighty-nine protesters at the hands of Austrian police, casting a dark shadow over the city's history and sparking outrage.
1927 A historic moment unfolds as the first station of the Indian Broadcasting Company takes to the airwaves in Bombay, ushering in a new era of communication and entertainment.
1927 The unveiling of the Menin Gate war memorial at Ypres in 1927 served as a solemn tribute to the soldiers who perished during World War I.
1927 The Nanchang Uprising, a significant battle in the Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party, marked the founding of the People's Liberation Army and a turning point in Chinese history.
1927 The opening of the Peace Bridge connecting Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York, symbolized a new era of cross-border connectivity.
1927 The Dole Air Race embarks on a perilous journey from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, with six of the eight participating planes encountering tragic crashes or mysterious disappearances, highlighting the risks of early aviation.
1927 Patriarch Sergius of Moscow issues a declaration of loyalty on behalf of the Russian Orthodox Church to the Soviet Union, a complex moment in the intertwining of faith and state.
1927 Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti faced execution in 1927 after a controversial and lengthy trial that garnered international attention and ignited debates about justice and radicalism.
1927 A historic moment in Canadian history occurs as five Canadian women petition the Supreme Court, challenging the interpretation of the word 'Persons' in Section 24 of the British North America Act, 1867.
1927 Philo Farnsworth achieved the first fully electronic television system in 1927, revolutionizing the world of broadcasting.
1927 The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) takes to the airwaves, forever altering the landscape of radio and television broadcasting.
1927 The renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum embarks on the ambitious project of carving Mount Rushmore, a symbol of American democracy.
1927 "The Jazz Singer," the first prominent "talkie" movie, opened, revolutionizing the world of cinema and entertainment.
1927 A tragic event unfolded in Tampere, Finland, as the Imatra Cinema was engulfed in flames during a showing of the 1924 film "Wages of Virtue," resulting in 21 fatalities and numerous injuries.
1927 Off the Brazilian coast, tragedy struck as the opulent Italian liner SS Principessa Mafalda met its watery grave, claiming the lives of 314 souls.
1927 Leon Trotsky's expulsion from the Soviet Communist Party solidifies Joseph Stalin's uncontested control over the Soviet Union.
1927 The opening of the Holland Tunnel marked a historic moment as it connected New Jersey to New York City, revolutionizing transportation in the region.
1927 The Columbine Mine massacre was a tragic event where striking coal miners were reportedly attacked with machine guns by state police dressed in civilian clothing.
1927 The unveiling of the Ford Model A after 19 years of Model T production marked a new era of innovation and progress in the auto industry.
1927 A seismic shift in revolutionary fervor occurs in 1927 as Communist Red Guards launch the Guangzhou Uprising in China, swiftly capturing most of the city and proclaiming the establishment of a Guangzhou Soviet.
1927 Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri met a somber fate, hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh, India, just days before his scheduled execution.
1927 Indian revolutionaries Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh, and Ashfaqulla Khan pay the ultimate price for their involvement in the Kakori conspiracy.
1927 B. R. Ambedkar and his followers protest the Manusmriti's treatment of Dalit people by burning copies in Maharashtra's Mahad.
1927 Kern and Hammerstein's musical play "Show Boat" dazzles Broadway as it opens at the Ziegfeld Theatre, setting the stage for the American musical theater genre.
1927 Tokyo, Japan, made history in 1927 with the opening of the Ginza Line, Asia's very first subway line. This pioneering urban transportation development transformed Tokyo's landscape and set a precedent for future subway systems in Asia.
1927 A pivotal moment in Arabian history occurs as Ibn Saud assumes the title of King of Nejd, a precursor to the formation of modern Saudi Arabia.
1927 Foreign warships initiated the Nanking Incident on March 24, 1927, by bombarding Nanjing, China, in defense of foreign citizens within the city.
1927 The village of Ocotal bears witness to a daring confrontation as Augusto César Sandino leads a daring raid against U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional, marking one of the earliest instances of dive-bombing attacks in history.
1927 The Bath School disaster unfolds in Bath Township, Michigan, as a disgruntled school board member plants bombs, resulting in the tragic deaths of 45 people, including children.
1927 Tongji University attains national recognition in the Republic of China, marking its 20th anniversary as one of the nation's premier universities.
1927 The Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, officially opens, a defining moment in Australian political history.
