Record-Breaking Sheila, the High-Flying Aviator
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Historical Events
- Fritz Lang's "Dr Mabuse, der Spieler" premieres in Berlin
- Yakut ASSR formed in Russian SFSR
Famous Birthdays
- Daphne Anderson, British actress (Beggar's Opera, Hobson's Choice), born in London, England (d. 2013)
Jack Klugman (1922-2012)
American actor (Oscar-Odd Couple, Quincy, Goodbye Columbus), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Martin Gray, Polish-born American writer, holocaust survivor, born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 2016)
Sheila Scott (1927-1988)
English actress and aviator who completed the 1st round-the-world solo flight by a woman, born in Worcester, Worcestershire, England
1922 Highlights
About April 27, 1922
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
