What Happened on July 27, 1947

Historical Events

Yogi Berra Starts a record

New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra starts a record 148 game errorless streak

Famous Birthdays

  • Betty Thomas [Neinhauser], American Emmy Award-winning actress (Hill Street Blues - "Sgt. Lucy Baines"), and director (The Late Show; The Brady Bunch Movie; Private Parts), born in St Louis, Missouri
  • Wayne Dowdy, American lawyer and politician (US Representative from Mississippi (D), 1981-89), born in Fitzgerald, Georgia

About July 27, 1947

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo