What Happened on December 27, 1907

Famous Birthdays

  • Conrad L. Raiford, Goodwill Ambassador (d. 2002)
  • Eddie Wilcox, American jazz pianist, arranger, and bandleader (Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra), born in Method, North Carolina (d. 1968)
  • Emile de Strijker, Belgian philosopher (d. 1978)
  • Nils-Eric Ringbom, Finnish composer, born in Turku, Finland (d. 1978)
  • Sebastian Haffner, German journalist and writer (d. 1999)
  • Willem Van Otterloo, Dutch cellist, composer, and conductor (Residentie Orkest, 1949-73; Melbourne Symphony, 1967-70; Sydney Symphony, 1971-77), born in Winterswijk, Netherlands (d. 1978)

About December 27, 1907

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 116 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn