What Happened on November 27, 1954

Historical Events

  • 19th Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 28-0 in Birmingham
  • Alger Hiss is released from prison after serving 44 months for perjury

Musical Finale

Andrew Schwartz and Dorothy Fields' musical "By the Beautiful Sea", starring Shirley Booth, closes at the Theatre, NYC, after 270 performances

  • CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Edmonton Eskimos win first of 3 straight Championships; defeat Montreal Alouettes, 26-25

Famous Birthdays

  • Kimmy Robertson, American actress (Lucy Moran in TV series Twin Peaks), born in Hollywood, California
  • Patricia McPherson, American actress (Knight Rider), born in Oak Harbor, Washington

About November 27, 1954

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell