Historical Events
- 1st annual meeting of American Sociological Society, Providence, Rhode Island
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Brkanović, Croatian composer (Triptych - Funeral Folk Rite), born in Škaljari, Montenegro (d. 1987)
- Oscar Levant, American pianist, composer and actor (An American in Paris; Dance of Life), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1972)
- Teun Struycken [Antoon Arnold Marie Struycken], Dutch Minister of Justice (1950-51) and Governor of the Netherlands Antilles (1951-56), born in Breda, Netherlands (d. 1977)
About December 27, 1906
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn