Jazz Singer Sounds Death Knell for Silent Movies
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Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Jazz Singer", directed by Alan Crosland, starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy, released, 1st film with a soundtrack (Honorary Academy Award 1928)
Famous Birthdays
- Alice Bauer, American golfer (co-founder LPGA), born in Eureka, South Dakota (d. 2002)
- Paul Badura-Skoda, Austrian pianist (Mozart Interpretation), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2019)
- Phil Maloney, Canadian ice hockey center (NHL: Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks) and coach (Vancouver Canucks), born in Ottawa, Ontario (d. 2020)
1927 Highlights
About October 6, 1927
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra