Historical Events
Ruth Highest-Paid
Babe Ruth becomes the highest-paid player in MLB history when he signs 3-year, $70,000 per season contract with the New York Yankees
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Savitt, American tennis player (Wimbledon, Australian C'ships 1951), born in Bayonne, New Jersey (d. 2023)
- Philip Batt, American politician (Governor of Idaho, 1995-99), born in Wilder, Idaho (d. 2023)
- Robert DiDomenica, American flautist, composer and educator, born in New York City (d. 2013)
- Robert Orben, American comedy writer, magician, and speechwriter for US Vice President Gerald Ford, born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Syd Fischer, Australian yachtsman (Fastnet Race 1971, World C'hip One Ton Cup 1971, Round State Race Hawaii 1980; 2 x Sydney-Hobart Line honours), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 2023)
- Thayer David, American actor (Eiger Sanction, Rocky, Nero Wolfe, Savages), born in Medford, Massachusetts (d. 1978)
Famous Deaths
- Ira Remsen American chemist (b. 1846)
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About March 4, 1927
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
