What Happened on March 27, 1958

Historical Events

  • CBS Labs announce new stereophonic records
  • Havana Hilton opens in Cuba, later HQ for Fidel Castro

Event of Interest

Nikita Khrushchev becomes Soviet Premier as well as First Secretary of the Communist Party

Famous Birthdays

  • Susan Molinari, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from New York, born in New York City

Famous Weddings

Gabriel García Márquez

Writer Gabriel García Márquez (31) weds Mercedes Barcha

Died in 1958 1958 Highlights

About March 27, 1958

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Magic Moments - Perry Como