What Happened on August 27, 2023

Historical Events

Gymnast Simone Biles (26) wins her record 8th US Championship in San Jose, California

Franne Lee (née Newman), American Tony Award-winning costume designer (Sweeny Todd; SNL, 1975-80), dies at 81
Jonathan E. Sheppard, English HOF thoroughbred horse racing trainer (winningest trainer in American steeplechase racing history 1,242 victories), dies of lyme disease at 82
Jonathan Sheppard, English-born American Thoroughbred Hall of Fame horse racing trainer (4X Breeder's Cup Grand National Steeplechase; Steeplechase, record 1,242 steeplechase victories), ), dies at 82
Pat Corrales, American baseball catcher (Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, SD Padres) and manager (Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians), dies at 82