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