Historical Events
- 98°F (36.8°C) in De Bilt, Netherlands
- WRC TV channel 4 in Washington, D.C. (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Fuller, American "Godfather of surf guitar" and songwriter (The Surfaris - "Wipe Out"), born in Monrovia, California (d. 2017)
About June 27, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
