Historical Events
Event of Interest
Francis Chichester begins 1st solo sail around world
- Oakland Pitcher Paul Lindblad begins a 385 cons errorless streak
- Race riot in Waukegan, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Deena Wigger, US shooter (Olympic-92), born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Juhan Parts, Prime Minister of Estonia
Famous Weddings
Al Michaels
American sportscaster Al Michaels (21) weds Linda Stamaton
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About August 27, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
#1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
