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Friday, 27 February 2026
1897 William Cleaver Francis Robinson, composer, dies at 63. 
1898 Jef [Josephus C F] Last, Dutch poet/politician (The Spark)
1900 George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell" premieres in London
1900 George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell," premieres in London
1900 Helen Morgan, singer/actress (Applause, Frankie and Johnny).
1901 Bob Wyatt, cricketer (England batsman 1927-37).
1902 The inaugural science fiction film, "A Trip To The Moon", is released
1902 Brian Aherne, Worcestershire England, actor (Juarez).
1903 In this year, 29th Kentucky Derby: Hal Booker aboard Judge Himes claims in 2:09.
1903 Benjamin Spock, CT, pediatrician (Common Sense Book of Baby Care).
1904 Bing Crosby, American actor and singer is born.
1904 In this year, 30th Kentucky Derby: Shorty Prior aboard Elwood claims in 2:08.50
1904 Georgi Dimitrov, composer
1905 French newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work.
1906 In this year, 32nd Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Troxler aboard Sir Huon claims in 2:08.8
1906 Aileen Riggin, Newport RI, springboard diver (Olympic-gold-1920, 24).
1907 Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian Government
1907 Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian govt
1907 Pinky Lee, children's show host (Pinky Lee Show).
1908 1908 "Take me out to the Ball Game registered for copyright
1908 William Bakewell, LA Calif, actor (Stage manager-Pinky Lee Show)
1909 Honus Wagner steals his way around bases in 1st inning against Cubs.
1910 Laurie Nash, cricketer (Tasmanian fast-bowler, 2 Tests for Australia)
1911 French troops occupy Fès El Bali Morocco
1911 Lillian Rambach, teacher violinist
1912 Axel Springer, German newspaper magnate
1913 Nigel Patrick, London Engld, actor/director (Sapphire, Prize of Gold).
1914 Dennis Dyer, cricketer (opened batting for S Africa v England 1947).
1915 Australian attack on Gaba Tepe, Gallipoli
1915 Old Fordham Road in Bronx renamed Landing Road.
1915 Jan Hanus, composer.
1916 US President Wilson signs Harrison Drug Act
1917 The Drayton-Acworth report is produced being the findings of two out of three members of a Royal Commission which was set up in 1916. Sir Henry L. Drayton was Chairman of the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada while William Ackworth came from London. The third member, who produced a minority report, was Alfred H. Smith, President of the New York Central Railway. The report recommends that the Government take over the Grand Trunk, the Grand Trunk Pacific and the Canadian Northern companies and operate them as one system together with the Intercolonial and the National Transcontinental Railway. The recommendations are accepted by the Government.
1917 In this year, Cin Fred Tooney and Chic's Hippo Vaughn pitch duel no-hitter, Vaughn gives up 2 hits and a run in 10th, so Cin claims 1-0
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