What Happened on February 27, 1922

Historical Events

  • G B Shaw's "Back to Methusaleh I/II" premieres in NYC

Back to Methusaleh

George Bernard Shaw's largest-scale play "Back to Methusaleh" premieres at Garrick Theatre in NYC

1st National Radio Conference

US Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover convenes 1st National Radio Conference

  • US Supreme Court unanimously upholds 19th amendment to the US Constuituent - women's right to vote

Famous Birthdays

  • Hans Rookmaaker, Dutch professor and art historian (d. 1977)
  • Jackie Kelso [John Joseph Kelson Jr], American jazz saxophonist and session musician, born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2012)
  • Mervyn Jones, English author (Nobody's Fault, 5 Hungarian Writers), born in London, England (d. 2010)

About February 27, 1922

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces