Famous Birthdays
- Michael Baker, Lt Cmdr USN/astronaut (STS 43, 52, 68, 81), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Peter Firth, English actor (Equus, Lifeforce, Tess), born in Bradford, England
- Robert Picardo, American actor (Frame Up, Gremlins 2), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Zdzislaw Jachimecki, Polish composer and music historian, dies at 71
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About October 27, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Joe - Frankie Laine
