Historical Events
- 1st armored commercial car hold-up in US (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- 1st boxing Golden Gloves tournament
Film Release
Samuel Rothafel opens the 5,920 seat Roxy Theater in New York City, with silent film "The Love of Sunya" starring Gloria Swanson; largest movie theatre at the time of construction
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Betts, British emeritus professor (Royal Veterinary College), born in Norfolk, England (d. 2005)
- Raymond Jackson, British illustrator and political cartoonist (Evening Standard, 1952-97), born in Marylebone, London, England (d. 1997)
- Robert Mosbacher, American businessman, yachtsman and political appointee (US Secretary of Commerce, 1989-92), born in Mount Vernon, New York (d. 2010)
- Ron Todd, British trade unionist (TGWU General Secretary, 1985-92), born in Walthamstow, London, England (d. 2005)
About March 11, 1927
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
