Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Englishman Alf Padgham wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Jimmy Adams of Scotland
Famous Birthdays
- John Shalikashvili, Polish-American general (NATO), born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 2011)
- Lucille Clifton, American poet (Two-Headed Woman), born in Depew, New York (d. 2010)
About June 27, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
