Famous Birthdays
- (Elbert) "Skippy" Williams, American jazz tenor saxophonist and musical arranger, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (d. 1994)
- Amha Selassie, Crown prince of Ethiopia and son of emperor Haile Selassi, born in Harar, Ethiopian Empire (d. 1997)
- Keenan Wynn, American actor (Dr Strangelove, Absent Minded Professor), born in New York City (d. 1986)
- Siegfried Reda, German church musician and composer, born in Bochum, Germany (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Fryatt, British captain of SS Brussels, executed by Germans, dies
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About July 27, 1916
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
