Historical Events
Singin' in the Rain
"Singin' in the Rain", musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC
Assassination Attempt
Failed assassination attempt of West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer
- Sun Records of Memphis begins releasing records
Famous Birthdays
- Chick Vennera, American actor (Thank God It's Friday; High Risk; Milagro Beanfield War; Animaniacs), born in Herkimer, New York (d. 2021)
- Jim Bolla Jr., American college basketball coach (UNLV Women 1982-96; Uni of Hawaii 2004-09), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
- Maria Schneider, French actress (Last Tango in Paris, Crime of Honor), born in Paris, France (d. 2011)
- Rocky Maffit, American world music drummer and percussionist (Champaign), and composer, born in Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Kiichirō Toyoda, Japanese businessman and automobile maker (Toyota Motor Corporation). dies from a cerebral hemorrhage at 57
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About March 27, 1952
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
