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Today in World War II History—February 27, 1941

Friday, February 27, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
Winners of the Academy Awards, 27 February 1941: James Stewart (1948 publicity photo); Ginger Rogers (1937 publicity photo); John Ford, 1946 (all photos public domain via Wikipedia)

Winners of the Academy Awards, 27 February 1941: James Stewart (1948 publicity photo); Ginger Rogers (1937 publicity photo); John Ford, 1946 (all photos public domain via Wikipedia)

85 Years Ago—Feb. 27, 1941: The Academy Awards are held in the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles; for the first time, sealed envelopes are used to keep the winners secret.

  • Best movie of 1940—Rebecca
  • Best actor—James Stewart in Philadelphia Story
  • Best actress—Ginger Rogers in Kitty Foyle
  • Best director—John Ford for The Grapes of Wrath.
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