1927 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1890s 1900s 1910s – 1920s – 1930s 1940s 1950s
Years:	1924 1925 1926 – 1927 – 1928 1929 1930

The year 1927 was a time of many important events around the world. New technologies like transatlantic phone calls and radio regulation changed how people communicated. Popular culture also saw the start of a famous book series for kids. Many notable people were born this year who would later become famous.

Big Events of 1927
Important Awards: Nobel Prizes
Famous Births in 1927
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Big Events of 1927

The exciting Hardy Boys mystery book series for children began.
January 1 – A conflict called the Cristero War started in Mexico. It was between people who supported the Catholic Church and the government.
January 7 – The very first telephone call was made across the Atlantic Ocean. It connected New York City to London.
January 19 – Britain sent troops to China during a time of unrest.
January 30 – A clash happened in Schattendorf, Austria, between groups of people. Sadly, one person and a child were killed.
February 12 – The first British troops landed in Shanghai, China.
February 14 – A big earthquake hit Yugoslavia, causing about 700 deaths.
February 19 – A large general strike took place in Shanghai. People were protesting the presence of British troops.
February 23 – The Federal Radio Commission started to control how radio frequencies were used in the United States. This group later became the Federal Communications Commission.
March 4 – A huge diamond rush began in South Africa. Companies even hired athletes to quickly claim land where diamonds might be found.
March 6 – In Britain, about 1000 people each week were dying from a bad influenza (flu) outbreak.
March 10 – Albania prepared its army because of worries about a possible attack from Yugoslavia.
March 11 – The famous Roxy Theatre opened in New York City. It was a very grand movie palace.
March 11 – The first ever armored car robbery happened. It was carried out by a group known as the Flatheads gang.

Important Awards: Nobel Prizes

Julius Wagner-Jauregg, an Austrian doctor, won the 1927 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He was recognized for his work in medicine.

Famous Births in 1927

April 10 – Marshall Warren Nirenberg, an American biochemist, was born. He later won a Nobel Prize in 1968.
April 16 – Pope Benedict XVI was born. He later became the leader of the Catholic Church.
August 18 – Rosalynn Carter, who would become the First Lady of the United States, was born.
September 16 – Peter Falk, a famous American actor, was born. He was known for playing Detective Columbo.
October 18 - George C. Scott, another well-known American actor, was born.
November 7 – Hiroshi Yamauchi, a Japanese businessman, was born. He became the third president of Nintendo.
December 3 – Andy Williams, a popular American singer, was born.
December 25 – Ram Narayan, a famous Indian musician, was born.