What Happened on November 27, 1952

Historical Events

  • KTBC TV channel 7 in Austin, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Only win ever for NFL's Dallas Texans (1-11), beating the Chicago Bears, 27-23 at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • (Alokesh) "Bappi" Lahiri, Indian disco and film music composer, singer, and record producer, born in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India (d. 2022)
  • Daryl Stuermer, American session and touring rock and jazz guitarist (Jean-Luc Ponty; Genesis; Phil Collins), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • James D. Wetherbee, American Naval officer and astronaut (STS 32, 52, 63, 86), born in Flushing, New York
  • Sheila Copps, Canadian politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (1993-97), born in Hamilton, Ontario

Famous Deaths

  • Theodore Goddard, British attorney, dies at 74
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About November 27, 1952

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 5 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino