What Happened on November 8, 1927

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Connor [Mary Jean Loutsenhizer], American jazz singer ("I Wonder What Became of Me"), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2009)
  • Ivo Vinco, Italian operatic bass singer, born in Verona, Italy (d. 2014)
  • Ken Dodd, British singer and comedian described as "the last great music hall entertainer", born in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, England (d. 2018)

Patti Page (1927-2013)

American pop singer ("With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming"; "Tennessee Waltz"), born in Claremore, Oklahoma

  • Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr., American magazine publisher (Parade, Vogue, Vanity Fair), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2017)

About November 8, 1927

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio