What Happened on October 27, 1948

Historical Events

The State of Siege

Albert Camus' play "The State of Siege (L'État de siège)" premieres in Paris

  • Israel recaptures Nizzanim in Negev

Senegalese Democratic Bloc

Léopold Sédar Senghor founds the Senegalese Democratic Bloc (BDS).


Famous Birthdays

  • Byron Allred, American rock keyboardist (Steve Miller Band), born in Logan, Utah
  • Sherman Robertson, American blues guitarist (I'm the Man), born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

About October 27, 1948

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio