Historical Events
- Broadhurst Theater opens at 235 W 44th St NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Auchincloss, Lawrence NY, lawyer/novelist (Watchfires)
- William T. Orr, American actor (The Big Street), and television producer (Cheyenne), born in New York City (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
French impressionist painter, sculptor and artist (The Bellelli Family), dies at 83
1917 Highlights
About September 27, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
