What Happened on February 27, 2019

Historical Events

"Captain Marvel" film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, starring Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson premieres

Actor Luke Perry (52) suffers a stroke in Los Angeles

Doctors announce world's second known case of semi-identical twins, a boy and girl from Brisbane, Australia
First gun control legislation for 25 years passed by US House of Representatives, with new federal background checks

Michael Cohen, former lawyer to Donald Trump testifies before the House Oversight Committee saying Trump is "racist", a "con man" and "a cheat"

Pakistan shoots down an Indian fighter jet and captures the pilot, further escalating tensions in the disputed Kashmir region

Second summit begins between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam

Smallest baby boy ever born to be later successfully released, goes home, after original birth weight of 268g (9.45oz) from Tokyo hospital
Train crashes into a buffer at Cairo's main railway station killing 25 and injuring dozens in Egypt

Bill Playle, New Zealand cricket batsman (8 Tests), dies at 80
Christopher Payne, British police officer (Chief Constable of the Cleveland Constabulary, 1976-90), dies at 89
Doug Sandom, British drummer (The Who, 1962-64), dies at 89
France-Albert René, 2nd President of Seychelles (1977-2004), dies at 83
Nathaniel Taylor, American actor (Rollo-Sanford & Sons), dies at 80

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces