Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeta Bagrintseve, USSR, discus thrower (Olympic silver 1952)
Ira Levin (1929-2007)
American author (Rosemary Baby, Boys From Brazil, This Perfect Day), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Herman Potočnik, Slovenian rocket scientist, dies at 36
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About August 27, 1929
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
