Historical Events
- "Today" show goes abroard 1st time (Paris France)
Mao Resigns
Mao Zedong resigns as Chairman of the PRC after the disastrous failure of the Great Leap Forward
- The last Canadian missionary leaves the People's Republic of China.
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Lortie, French-Canadian Juno Award-winning concert pianist, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Marco Pirroni, British rock guitarist (Adam & The Ants - "Ant Music"; "Goody Two Shoes"), born in London, England
- Sheena Easton [Orr], Scottish singer ("9 to 5 (Morning Train)"; "For Your Eyes Only"), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Gordon Armstrong, American inventor of the baby incubator, dies at 69
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About April 27, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come Softly To Me - The Fleetwoods
#1 Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
