Historical Events
German Ministry of Aviation Created
Adolf Hitler authorizes creation of Ministry of Aviation, in part to revive the German Luftwaffe, under Reichsmarshall Hermann Goering
- Jessop & Son department store in Nottingham, England, acquired by John Lewis Partnership. The partnership's first shop outside London.
- Karl Jansky reports reception of cosmic radio signal in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Bondurant, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans GT +3.0 1964; Shelby American, Ferrari, Eagle teams), born in Evanston, Illinois (d. 2021)
- Calvin Newborn, American R&B and jazz guitarist, born in Whiteville, Tennessee (d. 2018)
About April 27, 1933
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 91 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
