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What Happened on September 27, 1923

Historical Events

  • Italian troops leave occupied Corfu

Lou Gehrig's 1st HR

NY Yankee Lou Gehrig hits 1st of his 493 HRs

Famous Birthdays

  • Mary McCarty, American singer, dancer, stage and screen actress (Babes in Toyland; All That Jazz;, Trapper John, M.D.), born in Winfield, Kansas (d. 1980)

About September 27, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra