Date: May 8, 1927
Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles, California. Date: January 11, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today)…
A revolt against the military dictatorship of Portugal breaks out at Porto. Date: February 3, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 3 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1927Samuel Roxy Rothafel Opens Roxy Theatre in New York City, March 11, 1927Nanchang…
The first transatlantic commercial telephone service is established from New York City to London. Date: January 7, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 7 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1927Peace Bridge Opens Between Fort Erie and Buffalo, August 7, 1927Sunbeam…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. Date: May 4, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 4 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1927Charles Lindbergh Begins First Solo Nonstop Atlantic Flight, May 20, 1927Carabineros de Chile Founded April…
The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City. Date: November 13, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 13 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1927Metropolis Released in Germany by…
The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth. Date: September 7, 1927 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 7 π Events on this day in 1927 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1927SS Principessa Mafalda Sinks Off Brazil, Killing 314, October 25, 1927Lockheed Vega First Flight…