Birthdays occurring on August, 27

1890

Man Ray was born on August 27, 1890 American photographer, painter and film director who was the only American to play a major role in both the Dada and Surrealist movements. 1890-1976 I photograph the things that I do not wish to paint, the things which already have an existence. More quotations from Man Ray

1908

Frank Leahy was born on August 27, 1908 American college gridiron football coach of the University of Notre Dame. His career winning percentage of .864 (107-13-9) ranks second in the history of first-division college football, 1908-1973 Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity. More quotations from Frank Leahy

1908

Lyndon B. Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 American 36th US president (1963-69). 1908-1973 It's the price of leadership to do the thing you believe has to be done at the time it must be done More quotations from Lyndon B. Johnson

Deaths occurring on August, 27

1948

Charles Evans Hughes died on August 27, 1948 American jurist and statesman. 1862-1948 When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free. More quotations from Charles Evans Hughes

1950

Cesare Pavese died on August 27, 1950 Italian poet, critic, novelist and translator, who introduced many modern US and English writers to Italy. 1908-1950 We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten. More quotations from Cesare Pavese

1963

W. E. B. Du Bois died on August 27, 1963 American scholar, sociologist and civil-rights leader,1868-1963 It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity. More quotations from W. E. B. Du Bois

1964

Gracie Allen died on August 27, 1964 American actress and comedian. 1906-1964 When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half. More quotations from Gracie Allen

1965

Le Corbusier died on August 27, 1965 Swiss architect and city planner, whose designs combine the functionalism of the modern movement with a bold, sculptural expressionism. 1887-1965 Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light. More quotations from Le Corbusier