Historical Events in April 1927

Music Recording

Apr 5 Johnny Weissmuller set records in 100 & 200 m free style

Swimmer and Actor Johnny Weissmuller — Swimmer and Actor
Johnny Weissmuller

Apr 7 Using phone lines TV is sent from Washington, D.C. to NYC
Apr 11 Chilean general Carlos Ibáñez names himself president

Event of Interest

Apr 12 Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek begins counter revolution in Shanghai

Chinese Military and Political Leader Chiang Kai-shek — Chinese Military and Political Leader
Chiang Kai-shek

Apr 13 Stanley Cup Final, Ottawa Auditorium, Ottawa, ON: Ottawa Senators beat Boston Bruins, 3-1 for a 2-0-2 series win
Apr 14 The first Volvo car premieres in Gothenburg, Sweden

Baseball Record

Apr 15 Yankees slugger Babe Ruth hits #1 of MLB record season 60 HRs; tees off on A's Howard Ehmke in 1st inning of New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia

Baseball Legend Babe Ruth — Baseball Legend
Babe Ruth

Apr 15 Switzerland & USSR agree to diplomatic relations
Apr 17 Japan's Wakarsoeki government falls, Baron Tanaka becomes premier
Apr 18 Chiang Kai-shek forms anti-government in China

Boston Marathon

Apr 18 31st Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar in 2:40:22.2; his 5th victory in the event

Marathon Runner Clarence DeMar — Marathon Runner
Clarence DeMar

Apr 19 "Vagabond King" opens in London

Millions Come Up to See Mae West

Apr 19 Actress Mae West found guilty of “obscenity and corrupting the morals of youth” in a New York stage play entitled "Sex". She is sentenced to 10 days in prison and fined $500, the resulting publicity launches her Hollywood career.

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