What Happened on July 27, 1907

Famous Birthdays

  • Denis Rickett, British civil servant and private secretary to Clement Attlee, born in Hawthorns, Overton Road, Sutton, Surrey (d. 1997)
  • Mollie Phillips, British figure skater and judge (first woman to referee a world championship), born in London, England (d. 1994)
  • Ross Alexander, American stage and film actor (Boulder Dam, Captain Blood), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1937)

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Pettus, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 86
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights

About July 27, 1907

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo