Historical Events
Mel Ott Hits 1st HR
Mel Ott, 18, hits his 1st league home run (inside the park)
Famous Birthdays
- Allen Breed, American inventor of the first automotive airbag sensor, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1999)
- Gisele Halimi, Tunisian-French lawyer, feminist and author, born in Tunis, French Tunisia (d. 2020)
- Guy Carawan, American folk singer and folklorist (popularized "We Shall Overcome"), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2015)
- Sat Mahajan, Indian politician (Rural Development Minister), born in Nurpur, Kangra District (d. 2012)
Famous Weddings
Bernard Montgomery
British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (39) weds Elizabeth Carver in Chiswick, England
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About July 27, 1927
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
