What Happened on February 19, 1927

Historical Events

  • General strike against British occupiers in Shanghai

Famous Birthdays

  • Rene Firino-Martell, French cognac manufacturer (Martell), born in Cognac, France (d. 1995)
Born in 1927

Famous Deaths

  • Georg Brandes [Cohen], Danish literary-historian and critic (the Modern Breakthrough of Scandinavian literature), dies at 85
  • Robert Fuchs, Austrian composer, and teacher (Vienna Conservatory, 1875-1912), dies at 80
1927 Highlights

About February 19, 1927

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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