What Happened on June 27, 1896

Historical Events

Majors and Minors

Review of Paul Laurence Dunbar's second book, "Majors and Minors" by William Dean Howells in "Harper's Weekly" brings the poet to national attention

Famous Birthdays

  • Franciscus J. Feron, vicaris-general of Roermond (d. 1958)

About June 27, 1896

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer