Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
South Vietnam President Ngô Đình Diệm's palace bombed by dissident air pilots in a failed assassination attempt
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Baldwin, American actor (Full Metal Jacket, My Bodyguard), born in Winnetka, Illinois
- Grant Show, American actor (Jack Hanson-Melrose Place), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Kory Tarpenning, American pole vaulter, born in Portland, Oregon
Famous Deaths
- Willie Best, actor (Charlie-My Little Margie), dies at 45
1962 Highlights
About February 27, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
- #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley