1407 Ashikaga Yoshikazu, Japanese shogun (d. 1425) was born on August - 27.
1471 On this day in history birth of george von Saksen-Meissen, German potester of Frisia
1471 George, Duke of Saxony (d. 1539) was born on this day in history.
1487 On this day in history birth of anna of Brandenburg, queen of Denmark (d. 1514)
1545 On this day in history birth of alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma/general/diplomat
1562 Hans Leo Hassler, composer was born on August - 27.
1583 Simon Besler, composer was born on this day in history.
1630 Maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter was born on this day in history.
0542 On August - 27 death of saint Caesarius of Arles
0827 Death of Pope Eugene II on August - 27.
1208 On August - 27 irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies
1312 On August - 27 death of arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262)
1394 On this day in history death of chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343)
1450 On this day in history death of reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395)
1521 Josquin Des Prez, composer, dies on August - 27.
1522 Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75 on this day in history.