What Happened on July 27, 1913

Historical Events

11th Tour de France won by Philippe Thys of Belgium

International Lawn Tennis Challenge

International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Wimbledon, England: Maurice McLoughlin beats Charles Dixon 8-6, 6-3, 6-2 to give US an unassailable 3-1 lead over the British Isles; US wins, 3-2

Events in 1913

Famous Birthdays

Eva Jones, German poet and novelist (Taboo), born in Berlin (d. 1996)
George L. Street III, American Navy Submariner and Medal of Honor recipient, born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 2000)
Mary Green, headmistress (Kidbrooke School), born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (d. 2004)
Vittorio Sereni, Italian poet (Diario d'Algeria), born in Luino, Italy (d. 1983)

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