Juliette Gréco was a French singer and actress. Her best known songs are "Paris Canaille", "La Javanaise" and "Déshabillez-moi" (1967). She often sang tracks with lyrics written by French poets such as Jacques Prévert and Boris Vian, as well as singers like Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. Her 60-year career concluded with her final worldwide tour titled "Merci", which began in 2015.

1927Vladimir Kuts, Ukrainian-Russian runner and coach (died 1975)^[†]

Volodymyr Petrovych Kuts was a Soviet long-distance runner. He won the 5000 and 10000 m races at the 1956 Olympics, setting Olympic records in both events.

1927Lalo Ríos, Mexican actor (died 1973)^[†]

Lalo Ríos was a Mexican-born American actor best known for his lead role in The Ring (1952) as Tommy.

Headlines from February 7, 1927

Motors Push 17,000 Horses From Stage's Farms in Year

Dempsey Ill With Blood Poisoning in Arm; May Never Fight Again, Hollywood Fears

Steam Shovel at Harvard Makes Seismograph Nervous

Lanterns and Torches to Light Way.; TOKIO IS THRONGED FOR YOSHIHITO RITES

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