Famous Birthdays In August - 27

1858  On this day in history birth of giuseppe Peanoin Cuneo, Piemonte Italy, mathematician   

1865  Charles Gates Dawes, (R) 30th VP (1925-29, Nobel 1925) was born on August - 27.   

1865  Emmuska Orczy, British writer (Scarlet Pimpernel) was born on August - 27.   

1865  On this day in history birth of james Henry Breasted, American Egyptologist (d. 1935)   

1867  On August - 27 birth of umberto Giordano, composer   

1869  On this day in history birth of karl Haushofer, soldier/geographer   

1870  On August - 27 birth of amado Nervo, [Juan C Ruiz de Nervo], Mexican writer/poet   

1871  Theodore Dreiser, US, novelist (Sister Carie, American Tragedy) was born on this day in history.   

1874  On August - 27 birth of karl Bosch, German chemist (BASF, Nobel 1931)   

1875  On August - 27 birth of katharine McCormick, American women's rights activist (d. 1967)   

1877  Charles Stewart Rolls, British auto manufacturer (Rolls-Royce Ltd) was born on this day in history.   

1877  Lloyd Cassel Douglas, novelist was born on August - 27.   

1877  Ernst Wetter, member of the Swiss Federal Council (d. 1963) was born on August - 27.   

1878  Joseph John Richards, composer was born on this day in history.   

1882  Jaroslav Kricka, composer was born on August - 27.   

1882  On this day in history birth of samuel Goldwyn, [Gelbfisch], film magnate (MGM)   

1884  On August - 27 birth of harry Antrim, Chicago IL, actor (Miracle on 34th St, Devil's Doorway)   

1884  On this day in history birth of vincent Auriol, president of France (1947-53)   

1886  Eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer was born on this day in history.   

1886  On August - 27 birth of rebecca Clarke, composer   

1890  On this day in history birth of man Ray, US statues artist/photographer/movie (dada)   

1894  Charles Meredith, Knoxville Pa, actor (Court of Last Resort) was born on this day in history.   

1896  Faina Ranevskaya, Russian actress (d. 1984) was born on this day in history.   

1897  On August - 27 birth of ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter   

1898  Enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols was born on this day in history.   

1899  Byron Foulger, Ogden UT, actor (River's Edge, Up in Smoke) was born on this day in history.   

1899  Cecil Scott Forester, Engld, historical novelist (Horatio Hornblower) was born on August - 27.   

1899  On August - 27 birth of c. S. Forester, British author (d. 1966)   

1901  On this day in history birth of al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum)   

1901  On this day in history birth of roger Pryor, NYC, actor (Belle of the Nineties, Identity Unknown)   

1902  On this day in history birth of herbert Menges, composer   

1903  Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles) was born on August - 27.   

1904  Norah Lofts, British author (d. 1983) was born on August - 27.   

1904  On this day in history birth of john Hay Whitney, American financier (d. 1982)   

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0542  Death of Saint Caesarius of Arles on August - 27.   

0827  Death of Pope Eugene II on August - 27.   

1208  Irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies on August - 27.   

1312  On this day in history death of arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262)   

1394  On this day in history death of chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343)   

1450  Death of Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395) on August - 27.   

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.