What Happened on May 13, 1927

Historical Events

  • "Black Friday" on Berlin Stock Exchange
  • VVOG soccer team forms in Harderwijk

Famous Birthdays

  • Clive Barnes, American drama critic (NY Times, NY Post)
  • Herbert Ross, American director, producer and choreographer (Footloose, Steel Magnolias), born in New York City (d. 2001)
  • Karl-Heinz Köper, German conductor, and composer (Tuba-Tabu; Pop Corn Concerto), born in Hanover, Germany (d. 2011)

About May 13, 1927

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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