Historical Events
- Belgian government of Pierlot falls
- Borley Rectory, "the most haunted house in England", destroyed in a fire
Spanish History
Britain and France recognize Francisco Franco's government in Spain
- Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes
Famous Birthdays
- Antoinette Sibley, British ballerina (Turning Point), born in Bromley, United Kingdom
- Kenzō Takada, Japanese fashion designer (Kenzo), born in Himejo, Japan (d. 2020)
- Lester King, West Indian cricketer (WI fast bowler, 2 Tests 1962-68, 9 wkts), born in St Catherine, Jamaica
- Peter Revson, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1971 pole winner, runner-up), born in New York City (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Nadezhda Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary (Central Committee member, Soviet Minister for Education, wife of Vladimir Lenin), dies at 70
About February 27, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
