Famous Birthdays
- Angel Penna Jr., horse trainer, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Bill Summers, American jazz, fusion, and Afro-Cuban jazz percussionist and conguero (Herbie Hancock's Headhunters; Sonny Rollins; Quincy Jones), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Camile Baudoin, American guitarist (The Radiators), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Famous Weddings
Jack Kilby
American handheld calculator inventor Jack Kilby (24) weds Barbara Annegers
Famous Deaths
- George Templeton Strong, American composer, dies at 92
1948 Highlights
About June 27, 1948
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
