What Happened on June 27, 1914

Historical Events

Johnson vs Moran

Defending champion Jack Johnson beats fellow American Frank Moran on points in 20 rounds in Paris, France to retain his lineal heavyweight boxing title

  • US signs treaty of commerce with Ethiopia

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Pola [Abraham Polak], Dutch actor and writer (Cassata), born in Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (d. 1992)
  • Giorgio Almirante, Italian fascist and MP (1948-87), born in Salsomaggiore Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (d. 1988)
  • Robert Aickman, English writer and conservationist (co-founding the Inland Waterways Association), born in London (d. 1981)

About June 27, 1914

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer