Famous Birthdays
- Charles Best, American-Canadian medical scientist and co-discoverer of insulin, born in West Pembroke, Maine (d. 1978)
- Ian Keith, American actor (Abraham Lincoln, Queen Christina, Cleopatra, 3 Musketeers), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1960)
1899 Highlights
About February 27, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake