What Happened on February 27, 1920

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Talley, American jazz and blues pianist and composer (Blues Alley All-Star Band), born in Little Rock, Arkansas (d. 1995)
  • José Melis, Cuban-American pianist, orchestra leader, and television personality (Jack Paar Program), born in Havana, Cuba (d. 2005)
  • Reg Simpson, English cricket batsman (27 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 156no; Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Sherwood, England (d. 2013)

Famous Deaths

  • Alexandru Dimitrie Xenopol, Romanian historian, dies at 72
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About February 27, 1920

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces