Historical Events
- France and Britain agree to joint control of New Hebrides
Famous Birthdays
- Algernon Rumbold, English diplomat who advocated for Tibet, (d. 1993)
- Mal Matheson, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (2 Tests) and rugby union Test referee (Australia v NZ 1946), born in Omaha, New Zealand (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Pierpont Langley, American astronomer and pioneer aviator, dies at 71
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About February 27, 1906
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces