Famous Birthdays
- Mikiko Hagiwara, Japanese basketball player, born in Fukushima, Japan
- Tim Hanshaw, NFL guard (SF 49ers), born in Spokane, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Shields, Irish actor ("The River"; "Enchanted Island"), dies at 74
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About April 27, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: ABC - Jackson 5
- #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum