Historical Events
"Show Boat"
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's landmark musical "Show Boat", based on Edna Ferber's novel, opens at the Ziegfeld Theatre, NYC; runs for 572 performances
- Philip Barry's play "Paris Bound" premieres in NYC
About December 27, 1927
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
