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What Happened on May 16, 1927

Historical Events

  • NY Yankee Bob Meusel steals 2nd, 3rd & home
  • US Supreme Court ruled bootleggers must pay income tax

Famous Birthdays

  • Nílton Santos, Brazilian footballer, (d. 2013)
  • Paul Angerer, Austrian violist, violinist, conductor (Concilium Musicum Wien), harpsichordist, composer and radio host, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2017)

About May 16, 1927

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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