What Happened on October 27, 1945

Historical Events

  • 1st edition of Elseviers Weekly newspaper (Elseviers Magazine)
  • Baldwin Bergerson's musical "Carib Song" closes at Adelphi Theater, NYC, after 36 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Carrie Snodgress, American actress (Diary of Mad Housewife), born in Barrington, Illinois (d. 2004)
  • John Kane, British stage and screen actor (Royal Shakespeare Company; Doctor Who) and screenwriter (Terry and June), born in Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (78 years old)

35th President of Brazil (2003-11 and 2023-), born in Caetés, Pernambuco, Brazil


About October 27, 1945

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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