What Happened on July 27, 1919

Historical Events

  • 13th Tour de France won by Firmin Lambot of Belgium
  • Chicago race riot (15 whites & 23 blacks killed, 500 injured)

Famous Birthdays

  • Per Hjort Albertsen, Norwegian organist, composer, and educator, born in Trondheim, Norway (d. 2015)

About July 27, 1919

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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