What Happened on July 9, 1927

Historical Events

  • William T. Francis named US minister to Liberia

Famous Birthdays

  • Ed Ames [Edmund Dantes Urick], American popular singer (Ames Brothers - "My Cup Runneth Over"), and actor (Daniel Boone - "Mingo"), born in Malden, Massachusetts (d. 2023) [1]
  • Red Kelly, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, coach; politician (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Simcoe, Ontario (d. 2019)

Famous Deaths

  • John Drew Jr., American Shakespearean actor (The Big Bonanza), dies at 73
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About July 9, 1927

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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