What Happened on March 27, 1941

Historical Events

Directive 27

Adolf Hitler signs Directive 27 (assault on Yugoslavia)

  • Britain leases defense bases in Trinidad to US for 99 years
  • Yugoslavian coup gets rid of pro-German Prince Paul

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Pashayan Jr., U.S. House of Representatives from California, born in Fresno, California
  • Ivan Gašparovič, President of Slovakia (2004-14), born in Poltár, Slovak Republic
  • Liese Prokop, Austrian pentathlete (Olympic silver 1968), born in Tulln District, Austria (d. 2006)

About March 27, 1941

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries