Historical Events
Shostakovich's 7th Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 7th Symphony in Siberia
- Japan bombs Manila even though it was declared an "open city"
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Dog, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Porky's Pooch"
- Leslie Maguire, British rock pianist (Gerry & the Pacemakers - "Ferry Cross the Mersey"), born in Wallasey, England
- Mike Pinder, British keyboard player and Mellotron pioneer (Moody Blues - "Nights in White Satin"), born in Birmingham, England
About December 27, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
