Historical Events
- Belgian government of Pierlot falls
- Borley Rectory, "the most haunted house in England", destroyed in a fire
Spanish History
Britain and France recognize Francisco Franco's government in Spain
- Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes
Famous Birthdays
- Antoinette Sibley, British ballerina (Turning Point), born in Bromley, England
- Kenzō Takada, Japanese fashion designer (Kenzo), born in Himejo, Japan (d. 2020)
- Lester King, West Indian cricketer (WI fast bowler, 2 Tests 1962-68, 9 wkts), born in St Catherine, Jamaica
- Peter Revson, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1971 pole winner, runner-up), born in New York City (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Nadezhda Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary (Central Committee member, Soviet Minister for Education, wife of Vladimir Lenin), dies at 70
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About February 27, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
