Daily Archives: August 27, 2015

Americans land at Atsugi Airfield, begin occupation of Japan 70 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Allied Forces Land In Japan (1945)'

(Tuesday, August 28, 1945, 8:30 a.m. JST; during World War II) — 150 U.S. personnel flew to Atsugi Airfield, today, beginning the American occupation of Japan following the surrender of the Japanese government in World War II.

‘Ain’t That a Shame’ by Fats Domino peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1955)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, August 27, 1955) — “Ain’t That a Shame” by Fats Domino was the #16 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. The song is ranked #438 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”