What Happened on November 27, 1901

Historical Events

Der rote Hahn

Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der rote Hahn" premieres in Berlin

  • Prince Ito of Japan comes to St Petersburg hoping to get the Russians to grant Japan concessions in Korea, but later drops this goal and decides to make an alliance with Britain
  • U.S. Army War College is established in Washington, D.C.
1901 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ted Husing, American sportscaster (Monday Night Fights CBS), born in NYC, New York (d. 1962)
Born in 1901

Famous Deaths

  • Clement Studebaker, American manufacturer ((horse-drawn vehicles, later made early automobiles), dies at 70

About November 27, 1901

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius