What Happened on July 27, 1921

Historical Events

  • 2nd government of Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms

Discovery of Insulin

Frederick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin at the University of Toronto

Famous Birthdays

  • Émile Genest, French Canadian actor (The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Les Plouffe), born in Quebec City, Canada (d. 2003)

About July 27, 1921

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo