Famous Birthdays
Ethelda Bleibtrey (1902-1978)
American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 300m, 4x100m freestyle relay 1920; first US female champion), born in Waterford, New York
Gene Sarazen (1902-1999)
American golfer (7 x major titles including Career Grand Slam; 38 PGA Tour event wins), born in Harrison, New York
John Steinbeck (1902-1968)
American author (Grapes of Wrath, Nobel Prize 1940, 1962), born in Salinas, California
About February 27, 1902
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces