What Happened on June 11, 1927

Historical Events

Event of Interest

59th Belmont: Earl Sande riding Chance Shot wins in 2:32.6

Event of Interest

Charles Lindbergh is awarded the 1st Distinguished Flying Cross

Aviator Charles Lindbergh — Aviator
Charles Lindbergh

Baseball Record

Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth hits 19th & 20th homers of MLB season record 60 HRs in New York's 6-4 win over Cleveland Indians at Yankees Stadium

Baseball Legend Babe Ruth — Baseball Legend
Babe Ruth

Famous Birthdays

Beryl Grey, English prima ballerina, born in Highgate, London
Josef Anton Reidl, German composer, born in Munich, Germany (d. 2016)
Marcus Fox, British Conservative Party MP and chairman (1922 Committee), born in Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 2002)