What Happened on February 27, 1921

Historical Events

  • The Fascists incite a riot in Florence, Italy
  • The International Working Union of Socialist Parties is founded in Vienna

Figure Skating History

US Female Figure Skating championship won by Theresa Weld Blanchard; US male Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger

Famous Birthdays

  • András Szőllősy, Hungarian composer, and musicologist (cataloged works of Béla Bartók), born in Orăştie, Hungary (d. 2007)
  • Michael Fox, American actor (Perry Mason, Quincy, Dallas, Bold & the Beautiful), born in Yonkers, New York (d. 1996)

Famous Deaths

  • Schofield Haigh, English cricket fast bowler (11 Tests, 24 wickets, BB 6/11; Yorkshire CCC), dies from a stroke at 49
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About February 27, 1921

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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