Famous Birthdays
- Clifford Antone, American businessman, born in Port Arthur, Texas (d. 2006)
- Garry Tallent, American rock bassist and producer (E Street Band), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Jack Daniels, American country guitarist (Highway 101 - "Cry, Cry, Cry"; "Who's Lonely Now?"), born in Choctaw, Oklahoma,
- Mike Kopetski, American businessman and politician (Rep-D-Oregon), born in Pendleton, Oregon
- Robin Miller, American motorsports journalist (Indianapolis Star, Autoweek, Car and Driver, ESPN, Speed, NBCSN), born in Anderson, Indiana (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Ginette Neveu, French violinist (b. 1919)
- Marcel Cerdan, French boxer (NBA, NYSAC, The Ring middleweight titles 1948-49), dies in a plane crash at 33
1949 Highlights
About October 27, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio