Historical Events
- RC Duncan patents "Pampers" disposable diaper
Famous Birthdays
- Courtenay Becker-Dey, American Europe class sailor (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
- Rob Squires, American rock bassist (Big Head Todd and the Monsters), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Alan Bunce, American radio & television actor (Homicidal, Ethel & Albert), dies at 64
Edward R. Murrow (1908-1965)
American broadcast journalist, war correspondent, and television host ("See it Now"; "Person to Person"), dies of lung cancer at 57
1965 Highlights
About April 27, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
#1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles