It happened on… March 27

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces that the country is now a “space power” after successfully shooting down a satellite from space during a ballistic missile test.

The medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” created by Shonda Rhimes and starring Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh, premieres on ABC.

"Blizzard of Ozz," Ozzy Osbourne’s first solo album, is released in the United States.

Ringo Starr releases his first solo album, “Sentimental Journey.”

Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens wins his sixth Vézina Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best goaltender.

Steve McQueen makes his television debut in “Goodbye Playhouse.”

Nicholas Guy and his wife of Cuper’s Cove, Newfoundland, have a son. He is the first Englishman born in Canada.

Explorer Juan Ponce de León and his expedition discover Florida.