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