Historical Events
Sports History
Russian-French player Alexander Alekhine becomes the fourth world chess champion, defeating reigning champion Cuban José Raúl Capablanca in Buenos Aires
Famous Birthdays
- Rupert Crosse, American actor, 1st African-American to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor Academy Award (The Reivers), born in New York City (d. 1973)
Vin Scully (1927-2022)
American sportscaster (Brooklyn / LA Dodgers, 1950-2016; Ford Frick Award, 1982; Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award, 1995), born in The Bronx, New York
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- George Giffen, Australian cricket all-rounder (31 Tests, 1 x 100, 6 x 50, HS 161, 103 wickets, BB 7/117; SA CA), dies at 68
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About November 29, 1927
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
