What Happened on May 27, 1904

Historical Events

  • NY Giants first baseman Dan McGann collects MLB record 5 stolen bases in 3-1 win over the Brooklyn Superbas at the Polo Grounds in NYC; record broken in 1991 by Otis Nixon

Famous Birthdays

  • ChÅ«hei Nambu, Japanese athlete (Olympic gold triple jump 1932; only person to have held WRs in both long jump & triple jump), born in Sapporo, Japan (d. 1997)
Born in 1904
1904 Highlights

About May 27, 1904

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini