What Happened on December 16, 1927

Historical Events

Bradman Ist Class Debut

Australian cricket's batting maestro Don Bradman makes his 1st-class debut for NSW v South Australia at the Adelaide Oval finishing Day 1 on 65 not out

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter Dickinson, British poet and author (Heartsease; City of Gold), born in Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia (d. 2015)
  • Randall Garrett, American author (Too Many Magicians; Takeoff!), born in Lexington, Missouri (d. 1987)

Famous Deaths

  • Hugh Archibald Clarke, composer, dies at 88
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights

About December 16, 1927

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius