Famous Birthdays
- George Plimpton, American sports writer (Paper Lion), and participatory journalist, born in New York City (d. 2003)
John Kander (97 years old)
American musical theater and film composer, with Fred Ebb (Cabaret; Chicago; New York, New York; Funny Lady), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Lester "Big Daddy" Kinsey, American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, born near Pleasant Grove, Mississippi (d. 2001)
- Lillian Vernon, founder and CEO of the Lillian Vernon Corporation (first company listed on US stock exchange started by a woman), born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 2015)
1927 Highlights
About March 18, 1927
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces