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What Happened on May 17, 1927

Historical Events

  • MLB Chicago Cubs beat Boston Braves, 4-3, in 22 innings, at Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts
  • U.S. Army aviation pioneer Major Harold Geiger dies in the crash of his Airco DH.4 de Havilland plane at Olmstead Field, Pennsylvania

Famous Deaths

  • Harold Geiger, U.S. Army aviation pioneer (b. 1884)
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights

About May 17, 1927

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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