Historical Events
Election of Interest
Peter Fraser becomes Prime Minister of New Zealand after the death of his predecessor Michael Joeseph Savage from cancer
Famous Birthdays
- Austin Pendleton, American actor (Short Circuit; Simon; Hello Again), born in Warren, Ohio
- Janis Martin, American rockabilly and country singer, born in Sutherlin, Virginia (d. 2007)
- June Wilkinson, English actress (Absolutely Glamorous), born in Essex, England
Famous Deaths
Michael Joseph Savage
Michael Joseph Savage, Australian-born New Zealand politician and first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand (1935-40), dies of colon cancer at 68
1940 Highlights
About March 27, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
