Historical Events
- German troops occupy Athens, Greece
Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Goldmann, German composer and conductor, born in Siegmar-Schönau, Germany (d. 2009)
- Jennings Michael Burch, American writer (They Cage the Animals at Night), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2013)
- Judith Blegen, American opera singer (The Magic Flute - "Papagena"), born in Lexington, Kentucky
- Lee Roy Jordan, American College Football HOF linebacker (Uni of Alabama; Super Bowl 1971; First-team All-Pro 1969; 5 × Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys), born in Excel, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Penelope Delta, Greek author, dies at 67
1941 Highlights
About April 27, 1941
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
