What Happened on September 17, 1927

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Charles Lindbergh visits San Francisco

US Men's Tennis Open

US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills NY: Frenchman Rene Lacoste successfully defends title; beats Bill Tilden 11-9, 6-3, 11-9


Famous Birthdays

George Blanda (1927-2010)

American Pro Football HOF quarterback/placekicker (AFL C'ship 1960, 61 [MVP], 67; First-team All-AFL 1961; 4 × AFL All-Star; Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders), born in Youngwood, Pennsylvania

  • Theodore S. Weiss, American politician (Rep-D-NY, 1977-92), born in Gáva, Hungary (d. 1992)

About September 17, 1927

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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