What Happened on March 27, 1934

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Mitchell, African-American ballet dancer (New York City Ballet, 1955-66), choreographer, and founder of Dance Theater of Harlem (1968), born in Harlem, New York City (d. 2018)
  • David Hancock, British civil servant, secretary (British Department of Education & Science), born in Beckenham, Kent (d. 2013)
  • Istvan Csurka, Hungarian politician and writer, born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2012)

Famous Deaths

  • Francis William Reitz, 5th State President of the Orange Free State, dies at 89
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About March 27, 1934

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries