Historical Events
- England's football team beat Belgium 9-1
- Louis B Mayer forms Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Hollis, British High Court Judge, (d. 2003)
- Gene Savoy, American author, explorer, scholar and cleric (d. 2007)
- Mort Sahl, American stand-up comedian, political satirist, writer, and TV personality (The Big Party), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2021)
- Zilpha Keatly Snyder, American sci-fi author (Headless Cupid)
Famous Deaths
- Juan Gris, Spanish cubist painter (Still Life Before an Open Window), dies at 40
About May 11, 1927
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
