What Happened on May 27, 1926

Famous Birthdays

  • (Clifford) “Bud” Shank, American jazz saxophonist and flute player, born in Dayton, Ohio (d. 2009)
  • Gordon Leggat, New Zealand cricket batsman (9 Tests, 2 x 50; Canterbury), born in Wellington, New Zealand (d. 1973)
Born in 1926

Famous Deaths

  • Srečko Kosovel, Slovenian poet (b. 1904)
1926 Highlights

About May 27, 1926

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini