Historical Events
- Billboard magazine starts publishing bestseller charts
- Bugs Bunny, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Bob Givens (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Wild Hare"
Famous Birthdays
- Pina Bausch, German dancer and choreographer, born in Solingen, Germany (d. 2009)
About July 27, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
