Birthdays occurring on August, 27

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