What happened on 17 May 1927?

Discover what happened on 17 May 1927 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

  • Emiel-Jan Seghers (Belgian theologian (1855–1927))
  • Léopold Louis Joubert (French missionary (1842–1927))
  • Barbour Lathrop (American philanthropist)
  • Harold Geiger (American aviator (1884–1927))
  • Patrick O’Loughlin (Irish baseball player)
  • Sam Bernard (American-British born actor (1863-1927))
  • Thomas Fearnley (Norwegian shipping magnate (1841-1927))
  • Johan Wilhelm Thunander
  • Suminokura Yoshimichi (Japanese pediatrician, businessperson and social activist (1857-1927))
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  • Eliza G. Browning (American librarian)
  • Henry F. Gehant (American politician (1863-1927))
  • Rosa Elizabeth Maclaine ((1853-1927))
  • Etienne Mazas (French painter born 1840; died 1927)
  • Pádraig Ó Beirn
  • Ernest Tomkins (English cricketer and British Army officer)