History: September 27 (#2)

History: September 27 (#2)
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September 27, 1930 Bobby Jones wins the (pre-Masters) Grand Slam of golf.

Commentary

Commentary

On September 27, in the year 1930: Bobby Jones wins the (pre-Masters) Grand Slam of golf. In golf, winning all of the sport's major championships in the same calendar year constitutes the Grand Slam. Why September 27, 1930 matters: Bobby Jones wins the (pre-Masters) Grand Slam of golf. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: September 27, 1930 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Bobby Jones wins the (pre-Masters) Grand Slam of golf. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(golf) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)