What happened on 27 December 1923?

Discover what happened on 27 December 1923 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Gustave Eiffel (French chemical engineer and architect (1832–1923))
  • Lluís Domènech i Montaner (Catalan architect (1850–1923))
  • Michael Joseph Owens (American inventor (1859–1923))
  • Charles van den Eycken (Belgian painter, 1859-1923)
  • Laurence Ambrose Waldron (Irish MP and Privy Councillor (1858-1923))
  • Adolphe Aderer (French playwright and writer (1855-1923))
  • Fedor von Brodowski
  • Henry Burt Wright (American professor)
  • Félix Achard (French archivist, lawyer and historian)
  • Thomas Adams ((1923-1923))
  • Geoffrey Nelthorpe Simeon ((1888-1923))
  • Frances Jane O’Halloran ((born 1839))
  • Ludwig Eckner
  • Karl Stecher (German painter)
  • Lillian Herbert (American actress (1887-1923))