What Happened on April 7, 1927

Historical Events

1st Long Distance TV Transmission

First long distance television transmission: An image of Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover sent from Washington, D.C. to NYC by AT&T

Famous Birthdays

  • Babatunde Olatunji, Nigerian percussionist (Drums of Passion), educator, and social activist, born in Ajido, Lagos (d. 2003)

About April 7, 1927

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 97 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries