What Happened on April 27, 1965

Historical Events

  • RC Duncan patents "Pampers" disposable diaper

Famous Birthdays

  • Courtenay Becker-Dey, American Europe class sailor (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Rob Squires, American rock bassist (Big Head Todd and the Monsters), born in Denver, Colorado

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Bunce, American radio and television actor (Homicidal, Ethel & Albert), dies at 64

Edward R. Murrow (1908-1965)

American broadcast journalist, war correspondent, and television host ("See it Now"; "Person to Person"), dies of lung cancer at 57


Died in 1965 1965 Highlights

About April 27, 1965

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
  • UK #1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles