What Happened on February 27, 1929

Historical Events

  • Turkey signs Litvinov-pact

Famous Birthdays

  • Djalma Santos, Brazilian footballer, (d. 2013)
  • Jack Gibson, Australian rugby league footballer and coach (d. 2008)
  • Pat Hales, English tennis player (US C'ships women's singles 1955 runner-up; French C'ship doubles 1955, 60 & Wimbledon doubles 1955 runner-up), born in London, England (d. 1985)

Famous Deaths

  • Manuel Manrique de Lara, Spanish composer (The Oresteia), dies at 65
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About February 27, 1929

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces