What Happened on September 27, 1947

Historical Events

  • Revival of Victor Herbert's 1913 operetta "Sweethearts" closes at Shubert Theater, NYC. after 288 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Barbara Dickson, Scottish actress and singer ("Answer Me"), born in Dunfermline, Scotland
  • Denis Lawson, Scottish actor (Return of Jedi, Born Kicking, Chain), born in Glasgow, Scotland
  • Jacques Wallage, Dutch sociologist and politician, born in Apeldoorn, Netherlands
  • Liz Torres, American actress (Mahalia Sanchez-John Larroquette Show), born in The Bronx, New York
  • Mary Jo White, American lawyer and Chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, born in Kansas City, Missouri

Meat Loaf (1947-2022)

American rock musician and singer-songwriter ("Bat Out of Hell"; Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"), born in Dallas, Texas [1]


Famous Weddings

  • Fantasy and sci-fiction writer Ray Bradbury (27) weds Marguerite McClure (25)
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights

About September 27, 1947

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra