Historical Events
- 17 Afghan militia are killed by Taliban insurgents in an attack in the Andar District
- 20 people are killed in a market fire in Calcutta, India
Event of Interest
Pope Benedict XVI presents his farewell address to Vatican City
2013 History
Famous Deaths
- Dale Robertson, American actor (Death Valley Days, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Iron Horse), dies at 89
- Richard Street, American R&B musician (The Temptations), dies at 70
- Stephane Hessel, German-born French diplomat, dies at 95
- Van Cliburn, American pianist (Tchaikovsky Competition winner, 1958), dies at 78
About February 27, 2013
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Harlem Shake - Baauer
#1 Song: One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) - One Direction
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