What Happened on April 27, 1904

Historical Events

First Labour Government

The Australian Labor Party under Prime Minister Chris Watson becomes the first Labor government in the world

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur F. Burns, American economist and chairman (Federal Reserve Board), born in Stanislau, Austria-Hungary (d. 1987)
  • Cecil Day-Lewis, Irish poet (British Poet Laureate 1968-72) and detective writer (Nicholas Blake), born in Ballintubbert, Queen's County (d. 1972)

About April 27, 1904

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 120 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus