Historical Events
- Battle of Segale: Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasus V, is defeated by Fitawrari abte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zauditu.
Famous Birthdays
- Bob de Lange [Jacob Bernard de Lange], Dutch actor and director (Daniel), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1978)
- Kazimierz Brandys, Polish essayist and writer, born in Łódź, Poland (d. 2000)
1916 Highlights
About October 27, 1916
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
