Historical Events
- The Rosenstrasse protest starts in Berlin
- The Smith Mine #3 in Bearcreek, Montana, explodes, killing 74 men
- University of Munich professor Kurt Huber, advisor to student non-violent resistance group "White Rose", arrested by Nazis
Famous Birthdays
- Dilorom Saidaminova, Uzbek composer, educator, and songwriter, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Klaus Köste, German gymnast (Olympic gold 1972- vault), born in Frankfurt, Germany (d. 2012)
- Mary Frann [Leucke], American actress (Newhart - "Joanna"; Days of Our Live, 1976-79 - "Amanda"), born in St Louis, Missouri (d. 1998)
- Morten Lauridsen, American composer, born in Colfax, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Kostis Palamas, Greek poet, twice nominated for the Nobel prize (b. 1859)
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About February 27, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
