What Happened on March 27, 1950

Historical Events

Erroll Garner Concert

Jazz pianist Erroll Garner performs a solo recital at Cleveland Music Hall, a venue for traditionally classical concerts, in Cleveland, Ohio

  • Netherlands recognizes People's Republic of China
  • WHAS TV channel 11 in Louisville, Kentucky (CBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Maria Ewing, American opera mezzo-soprano singer (Metropolitan Opera, 1976-97), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2022)
  • Petros Efthymiou, Greek politician (Panhellenic Socialist Movement), born in Larissa, Thessaly
  • Tony Banks, British progressive rock keyboardist (Genesis - "Supper's Ready"), and film score and classical composer, born in East Hoathly, Sussex, England

About March 27, 1950

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries