What Happened on July 27, 1928

Historical Events

  • AVRO, General Vereniging Radio Omroep, forms
  • Kent cricket leg-spinner Tich Freeman becomes only bowler ever to take 200 first-class wickets before end of July

Famous Birthdays

  • Karloff Lagarde, Mexican professional wrestler, born in Zapotlán de Juárez, Hidalgo, Mexico (d. 2007)
  • Sakari Mononen, Finnish composer, born in Korpiselkä, Finland (d. 1997)
Born in 1928
1928 Highlights

About July 27, 1928

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo