What Happened on August 7, 1927

Historical Events

  • Peace Bridge between US and Canada dedicated
  • US rum smuggler Horace Alderman kills 3

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, American actor (Our Gang; Beginner's Luck; General Spanky), born in Paris, Illinois (d. 1959)
  • Edwin Edwards, American politician (Gov-La), born in Marksville, Louisiana
Born in 1927

About August 7, 1927

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo