Historical Events
59th Belmont
59th Belmont: Earl Sande riding Chance Shot wins in 2:32.6
1st Distinguished Flying Cross
Charles Lindbergh is awarded the 1st Distinguished Flying Cross
Babe Ruth's Home Run Record
Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth hits 19th & 20th homers of MLB season record 60 HRs in New York's 6-4 win over Cleveland Indians at Yankees Stadium
The Marquise
Noël Coward's stage comedy "The Marquise", starring Marie Tempest, closes at the Criterion Theatre, London, after 129 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Beryl Grey [Groom], English prima ballerina (Sadler’s Wells/Royal Ballet, 1941-57), artistic director, and dance teacher, born in Highgate, London, England (d. 2022) [1]
- Josef Anton Reidl, German composer, born in Munich, Germany (d. 2016)
- Marcus Fox, British Conservative Party MP and chairman (1922 Committee), born in Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- William Attewell, English cricket bowler (England in 10 Tests 1884-1891), dies at 65
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About June 11, 1927
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
