What Happened on October 27, 1952

Historical Events

My Darlin' Aida

Charles Friedman and Giuseppe Verdi's musical '"My Darlin' Aida", an adaptation of Verdi's opera "Aida" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 89 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • (Edward) "Ted" Wass, American actor (Soap - "Danny"; Blossom - "Nick'), and director, born in Lakewood, Ohio
  • Bill Bottrell, American Grammy Award-winning sound engineer, songwriter and record producer (Sheryl Crow; Shelby Lynne; Michael Jackson; Rosanne Cash), born in California

Roberto Benigni (71 years old)

Italian director and actor (Life Is Beautiful, The Tiger and the Snow), born in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy


About October 27, 1952

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

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