What Happened on August 27, 1947

Famous Birthdays

Barbara Bach (76 years old)

American actress (The Spy Who Loved Me, Force 10 from Navarone), born in Queens, New York

  • Ed Herrmann, American baseball catcher (MLB All Star 1974 Chicago White Sox; caught Larry Dierker no-hitter 1975 Houston Astros), born in San Diego, California (d. 2013)
  • Harry Reems, American actor, (d. 2013)
  • Jacques Arnold, MP (Conservative)
  • John Morrison, cricketer ("Mystery" NZ batsman 1973-82)
  • Peter Krieg [Wilhelm Gladitz], German documentary filmmaker, and writer (September Wheat), born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, West Germany (d. 2009)

About August 27, 1947

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo