What Happened on May 31, 1927

Historical Events

  • Tiger 1st baseman Johnny Neun makes an unassisted triple play

Famous Birthdays

  • (James) "Red" Holloway, American jazz tenor saxophonist, born in Helena, Arkansas (d. 2012)
  • James Eberle, British admiral, director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs)
  • Michael Sandberg, Baron Sandberg, British businessman who was executive chairman of HSBC, born in Surrey, England (d. 2017)
Born in 1927
1927 Highlights

About May 31, 1927

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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