Historical Events
Music History
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra give their final performance at Central Theater in Passaic, New Jersey; Miller disbanded the group as he joined the US Army
- Heavy German assault in Stalingrad
- NY Giants beat Wash Redskins 14-7 without making a 1st down
- St Louis Cards win NL pennant on last day of season
Famous Birthdays
- Alvin Stardust [Bernard Jewry], English rock singer ("Jealous Mind"), born in Muswell Hill, North London, (d. 2014)
- Tessa Blackstone "the Red Baroness", British politician and educator, born in Bures, England
Famous Deaths
- Douglas Munro, American military mariner (only WWII US Coast Guard member awarded Medal of Honor), dies in battle near Guadalcanal Island at 22
1942 Highlights
About September 27, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
