Famous Birthdays
- Eric Coates, English viola player and composer, born in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England (d. 1957)
- Rebecca Clarke, British-American violist and classical composer (Morpheus), born in Harrow, England (d. 1979)
About August 27, 1886
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey