What happened this day in history January 17, 1927

What are the important events that happened on January 17, 1927? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 17, 1927: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 17, 1927 is the 17th day of the year 1927 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 348 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 4, 1927 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘heptadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $3,444.10. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on January 17, 1927?

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    E.W. Swackhamer, American television & film director (d. 1994)
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    Eartha Kitt, American actress and singer (d. 2008)
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    Norman Kaye, Australian actor and musician (d. 2007)
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    Tom Dooley, American humanitarian (d. 1961)

Who died on January 17, 1927?

  • 1927
    Juliette Gordon Low, American founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA (b. 1860)

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