Shaun Paul Cassidy is an American singer, actor, writer and producer. He has created and/or produced a number of television series including American Gothic, Roar and Invasion. Cassidy was also an executive producer and writer for NBC's medical drama New Amsterdam.

1958Irvine Welsh, Scottish author and playwright^[†]

Irvine Welsh is a Scottish novelist and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.

Historical Context for September 27, 1958

In 1958, the world population was approximately 2,911,249,671 people^[†]

Headlines from September 27, 1958

MOSES DEMANDS NARROWS RULING; Action on Bridge Approach Put Off by Estimate Board After a Noisy Hearing Moses, at Noisy Hearing, Asks Decision Now on Narrows Span

Columbia Wins America's Cup Series; U.S. Yacht Beats Sceptre Fourth Time in a Row COLUMBIA VICTOR, CUP STAYS IN U. S.

ARMY TAKES OVER POWER IN BURMA TO THWART REDS; Commander Accepts Bid of Premier to Govern Nation--Elections Postponed Army Seizes Power in Burma In Bloodless Coup to Halt Reds

PRESIDENT BACKS OVERSEAS BASES; In Fete at Historical Fort, He Says West Maintains Outposts for Freedom President Backs Bases Abroad In Ceremony at Historic Fort

Moslems Go to Polls; Rural Moslems Cast Big Vote; Some Walk Ten Miles to Polls

Notable Births

Historical Context for September 27, 1958