Historical Events
- Dutch swimmer Willy den Ouden sets new women's world 100m freestyle record (1:04.6) in Amsterdam; lasts 22 years until broken in 1956 by Dawn Fraser of Australia
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Glaser, American country singer (Tompall & the Glaser Brothers), born in Spalding, Nebraska (d. 2019)
- Roger M. Mahoney, American cardinal (Archbishop of Los Angeles, 1985–2011), born in Hollywood, California
- Ron Barassi, Australian Football HOF ruck rover (6×VFL Premierships Melbourne FC, Carlton FC) and coach (4×VFL Premierships; Melbourne, Carlton, Nth Melbourne, Sydney), born in Castlemaine, Australia (d. 2023)
- Virginia Maskell, English actress (Suspect, Doctor in Love, Man Upstairs), born in Shepherd's Bush, London (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)
Russian physiologist and pioneer in psychology (Nobel Prize 1904), dies at 86
- Joshua W. Alexander, U.S. Secretary of Commerce under Woodrow Wilson (b. 1852)
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About February 27, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
