What Happened on February 27, 2007

Historical Events

Oilers Retire Messier's #11

Mark Messier's #11 jersey is retired by the Edmonton Oilers

  • The Chinese Correction: the Shanghai Stock Exchange falls 9%, the largest drop in 10 years
  • The general strike against Lansana Conté in Guinea ends
2007 History

Famous Deaths

  • Bernd von Freytag-Loringhoven, German soldier (b. 1914)
  • Bobby Rosengarden, American jazz drummer and bandleader, dies of Alzheimer's disease at 82
2007 Highlights

About February 27, 2007

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: What Goes Around...Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
  • UK #1 Song: Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs