Historical Events
- 4,000 shells detonate in RAF arms depot at Fauld, near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; village of Hanbury destroyed, at least 70 people killed
- US 121st Infantry regiment opens assault on Hurtgen in Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Martin Corbett, English gay rights activist (Gay Liberation Front, OutRage!), born in London (d. 1996)
- Mickey Leland, American politician (Rep-D-TX, 1979-89), born in Lubbock, Texas (d. 1989)
- Trevor Ward-Davies 'Dozy', British rock bassist (Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich), born in Enford, Wilshire (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Leonid Isaakovich Mandelshtam, Russian physicist (b. 1879)
About November 27, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
