Historical Events
- "Small Family Business" opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 48 performances
- Betty Boothroyd becomes the first woman to be elected Speaker of the British House of Commons in its 700-year history.
- NY Mets trade David Cone to Toronto Blue Jays for Jeff Kent
- The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, comprising Serbia and Montenegro, is proclaimed
Famous Deaths
- Olivier Messiaen, French composer (L'Ame en Bourgeon; St Francois d'Assise), dies at 83
- Sol K. Bright, Hawaiian steel-guitar player, singer (Hollywaiians), and songwriter ("Hawaiian Cowboy"), dies at 72
1992 Highlights
About April 27, 1992
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
