What Happened on August 27, 1918

Historical Events

  • Christy Mathewson resigns as Cincinnati Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in chemical warfare branch of US Army
  • Dr Joseph L Johnson named as US minister to Liberia
  • Spanish flu arrives in Boston, beginning of the second wave and deadliest wave in the US

Famous Birthdays

  • Lord Winstanley, British MP (Labour) (d. 1993)

About August 27, 1918

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo