What Happened on August 27, 1952

Historical Events

Olympic Gold

Having already won 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals, Czech star Emil Zátopek claims rare Olympic treble taking out Helsinki Games marathon in OR 2:23:03.2

Famous Birthdays

Don Miguel Ruiz, Mexican spiritual teacher and author (The Four Agreements), born in Guadalajara, Mexico

Paul Reubens (1952-2023)

American comic actor and screenwriter, best known for his character Pee-wee Herman (Pee-wee's Big Adventure; Pee-wee's Playhouse), born in Peekskill, New York [1]