Historical Events
- Revival of Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein's operetta "Four Saints in Three Acts" closes at Broadway Theater, NYC, after 15 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Ari Vatanen, Finnish rally driver, born in Tuupovaara, Finland
George Gervin (72 years old)
American basketball player, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Larry Elder, American political commentator, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Guido Castelnuovo, Italian mathematician, dies at 86
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About April 27, 1952
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus