What Happened on April 12, 1927

Historical Events

Shanghai Massacre

Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek begins a counter revolution by violently suppressing Communist groups

Famous Birthdays

  • Patrick Meehan, Scottish petty criminal, wrongly convicted of murder and later given a royal pardon, born in Scotland (d. 1994) [1]

About April 12, 1927

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 97 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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