Historical Events
- Lindy's Pride wins Hambletonian Stakes
- Mike Procter hits six consecutive sixes (across two overs)
Famous Birthdays
- Avril Haines, American lawyer, 1st female Director of National Intelligence (2021-), born in New York City
- Cesar Millan, Culiacan Mexico, professional dog trainer
- Chandra Wilson, American actress
- Mark Ealham, cricketer (Kent & England Test all-rounder 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Claire Whitney, silent film actress (Blind Fools), dies at 79
- Erika Mann, German-American author (Other Germany) and daughter of Thomas Mann, dies at 63
- Henri EJA de Page, Belgian lawyer, dies
- Ivy Compton-Burnett, English novelist (Manservant and Maidservant), dies at 85
1969 Highlights
About August 27, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 (Exorium And Terminus) - Zager & Evans
