Historical Events
- 1st general elections in British Guiana, won by the People's Progressive Party with Cheddi Jagan first person of Indian descent to be elected head of government outside South Asia
- Wrestler Freddie Blassie coins term "Pencil neck geek"
Famous Birthdays
- Arielle Dombasle (née Sonnery), American-French actress (Pauline at the Beach), singer and film dircetor, born in Norwich, Connecticut
- Ellen S. Baker, American physician and NASA astronaut (STS 34, 50, 71), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Pat Hennen, American motorcycle racer (first US rider to win a 500cc GP 1976), born in Phoenix, Arizona (d. 2024)
About April 27, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
