Historical Events
Billie Holiday Plays Carnegie
Just 11 days after being released from prison, jazz singer Billie Holiday plays in front of a sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall, NYC
- The Second Congress of the Workers' Party of North Korea is convened
Famous Deaths
- Karel Candael, Flemish composer, dies at 64
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About March 27, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
