What Happened on October 16, 1927

Famous Birthdays

Günter Grass (1927-2015)

German writer, playwright (The Tin Drum) and Nobel Prize laureate (1999), born in the Free City of Danzig

  • Gus Yatron, American boxer and politician (Rep-D-PA, 1969-93), born in Reading, Pennsylvania (d. 2003)
  • Lee Montague, British actor (Uncle Sasha-Holocaust), born in London, England

About October 16, 1927

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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