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What Happened on March 27, 1924

Historical Events

  • Canada recognizes USSR
  • New French government of Poincaré begins

Famous Birthdays

  • Sarah Vaughan, American jazz and pop singer ("Body and Soul; "Broken Hearted Melody"), often known as "Sassy" and "The Divine One", born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1990) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Walter Parratt, British organist and composer, dies at 83
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights

About March 27, 1924

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries