What Happened on March 27, 1925

Historical Events

  • 84th Grand National: Major John Wilson wins aboard 100/9 shot Double Chance; first year a tape, known then as a 'gate', used at the start line

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Henry Plumb, British Conservative politician and 15th President of the European Parliament (1987-89), born in Warwickshire, England (d. 2022)
  • John Bayley, English academic and writer (Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch), born in Lahore, British India (d. 2015)
  • Robert Cohan, American-British dancer (Martha Grahame Dance Company, 1946-57, 1962-69), choreographer, and artistic director (London Contemporary Dance Theatre, 1969-89), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Neumann, German mathematician and physicist (Neumann-functions), dies at 92
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About March 27, 1925

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries