Historical Events
- 1957 NFL Draft: Paul Hornung from University of Notre Dame first pick by Green Bay Packers
Olympic Gold
Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American medal sweep at the Melbourne Games; Fortune Gordien silver, Desmond Koch bronze
- Bobby Morrow takes out the Melbourne Olympics sprint double when he wins the 200m gold medal in equal world record 20.75s; beats American teammates Andy Stanfield and Thane Baker
- Elżbieta Krzesińska of Poland equals world record with leap of 6.53m to win the women's long jump gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics
- Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's "The Diary of Anne Frank" premieres in Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- William Fichtner, American actor (Prison Break), born at Mitchel Air Force Base, New York
About November 27, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
