1927 (AD 1927) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1927 (AD 1927) (14)

• Al Martino (Born: 1927-10-07) — Iconic Italian-American crooner, celebrated for standards and his role in The Godfather.
• Antônio Carlos Jobim (Born: 1927-01-25) — Pioneering composer of Bossa Nova, merging samba with cool jazz.
• Bhumibol Adulyadej (Born: 1927-12-05) — The longest-reigning monarch of Thailand, guiding the nation through profound modern transformations.
• Bob Fosse (Born: 1927-06-23) — Influential choreographer known for jazz dance, finger-snapping, and modern theatrical style.
• Charles Rosen (Born: 1927-05-05) — American pianist and influential music critic, celebrated for his writings on musical style.
• Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh (Died: 1927-10-07) — Anglo-Irish businessman and philanthropist, famed for brewing wealth and housing charity.
• Gabriel García Márquez (Born: 1927-03-06) — Master of magical realism, celebrated Colombian Nobel laureate.
• Isadora Duncan (Died: 1927-09-14) — Pioneering American dancer and choreographer of modern contemporary dance.
• Juan Gris (Died: 1927-05-11) — Pioneering Spanish Cubist painter, known for his structured and vibrant compositions.
• Roger Moore (Born: 1927-10-14) — Iconic English actor, best known for playing James Bond and Simon Templar.
• Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (Died: 1927-07-24) — Pioneering Japanese short story writer, regarded as the 'father of the Japanese short story'.
• Sidney Poitier (Born: 1927-02-20) — Pioneering Bahamian-American actor, diplomat, and cultural icon.
• Svante Arrhenius (Died: 1927-10-02) — Pioneering physical chemist, founder of modern climate science theory.
• Thomas S. Monson (Born: 1927-08-21) — American religious leader and 16th President of the LDS Church (1927–2018).