What Happened on November 27, 1901

Historical Events

Der rote Hahn

Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der rote Hahn" premieres in Berlin

  • Prince Ito of Japan comes to St Petersburg hoping to get the Russians to grant Japan concessions in Korea, but later drops this goal and decides to make an alliance with Britain
  • U.S. Army War College is established in Washington, D.C.

Famous Birthdays

  • Ted Husing, American sportscaster (Monday Night Fights CBS), born in New York City (d. 1962)

Famous Deaths

  • Clement Studebaker, American manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles and later made early automobiles, dies at 70
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights

About November 27, 1901

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius