What Happened on November 27, 1945

Historical Events

Hannie Schaft

Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft re-buried in presence of Queen Wilhelmina

  • General George Marshall named special US envoy to China
  • Trial against Dutch Fascist NSB leader Anton Mussert begins (later convicted and executed by firing squad)

Famous Birthdays

  • Alain de Cadenet, English auto racer (3 x 24 Hours of Le Mans class 3rd place) and broadcaster (Speed Channel, ESPN, Velocity Channel, Petrolicious website), born in London, England (d. 2022)
  • Barbara Anderson, American actress (Eve-Ironside, Mission Impossible), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • James Avery, American actor (Fresh Prince of Bell Air), born in Pughsville, Virginia (d. 2013)
  • Randy Brecker, American jazz and fusion trumpeter (Brecker Brothers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About November 27, 1945

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius