What Happened on March 18, 1927

Famous Birthdays

  • George Plimpton, American sports writer (Paper Lion), and participatory journalist, born in New York City (d. 2003)

John Kander (97 years old)

American musical theater and film composer, with Fred Ebb (Cabaret; Chicago; New York, New York; Funny Lady), born in Kansas City, Missouri

  • Lester "Big Daddy" Kinsey, American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, born near Pleasant Grove, Mississippi (d. 2001)
  • Lillian Vernon, founder and CEO of the Lillian Vernon Corporation (first company listed on US stock exchange started by a woman), born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 2015)

About March 18, 1927

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces