Famous Birthdays
- Bjarni Felixson, Icelandic soccer defender (6 caps; Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur) and broadcaster (RÚV), born in Reykjavík, Iceland (d. 2023)
- José Pérez Francés, Spanish road racing cyclist (Tour de France 1963 overall 3rd), born in Peñacastillo, Spain (d. 2021)
- Lee Grosscup, American football quarterback (NY Jets, NY Titans) and sportscaster (college football analyst ABC; Cal Berkeley), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2020)
- Phil Sharpe, English cricket batsman (12 Tests, 1 x 100, 4 x 50, HS 111; Yorkshire CCC, Derbyshire CCC), born in Shipley, England (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Hans von Seeckt, German general and advisor of Chiang Kai-shek, dies at 70
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About December 27, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
