Historical Events
- 1st Native American Day celebrated, honoring American Indians
- Emperor Lidj Jasu of Ethiopia flees a palace coup led by his aunt Zauditu
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Handlen, American artist (marine subjects), born in Caldwell, New Jersey (d. 2023)
- Samuel S. Stratton, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), born in Yonkers, New York (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Emile A G Verhaeren, Belgian writer (Les Heures du Soir), dies at 61
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About September 27, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
