Famous Birthdays
- (Raffaele Attilio) "Tito" Schipa, Italian tenor and composer (La Rondine), born in Lecce, Italy (d. 1965)
- Thea von Harbou, German author and actress (Metropolis), born in Tauperlitz, Döhlau, Bavaria, Germany (d. 1954)
1888 Highlights
About December 27, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn