What Happened on September 27, 1935

Historical Events

  • Chicago Cubs win 21st consecutive game & clinch NL pennant

Famous Birthdays

  • Al MacNeil, Canadian NHL defenceman, coach (Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup 1970-71), born in Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • Jerry Shipp, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1964; 3× AAU All-American 1962–64 SE Oklahoma State), born in Shreveport, Louisiana (d. 2021)
  • John Stanford, American college baseball coach/administrator (Middle Tennessee), born in Opelousas, Louisiana (d. 2013)
  • Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, American baseball pitcher (1st female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues), born in Ridgeway, South Carolina (d. 2017)

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Gray, British composer, dies at 79
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About September 27, 1935

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra