Historical Events
- 14.75" (37.5 cm) of rainfall, Jewell, Maryland (state 24-hr record)
- Dutch government of Pierson/Goeman Borgesius resigns
Famous Birthdays
- Biz Mackey, American Baseball HOF catcher (5 × East-West All-Star Game; NgL World Series 1925 Hilldale Daisies, 1946 Newark Eagles), born in Eagle Pass, Texas (d. 1965)
About July 27, 1897
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
