Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In August - 27

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

1865  On August - 27 birth of charles Gates Dawes, (R) 30th VP (1925-29, Nobel 1925)   

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

1865  James Henry Breasted, American Egyptologist (d. 1935) was born on this day in history.   

1867  On this day in history birth of umberto Giordano, composer   

1869  Karl Haushofer, soldier/geographer was born on this day in history.   

1870  Amado Nervo, [Juan C Ruiz de Nervo], Mexican writer/poet was born on August - 27.   

1871  On this day in history birth of theodore Dreiser, US, novelist (Sister Carie, American Tragedy)   

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

1875  On this day in history birth of katharine McCormick, American women's rights activist (d. 1967)   

1877  Charles Stewart Rolls, British auto manufacturer (Rolls-Royce Ltd) was born on August - 27.   

1877  On this day in history birth of lloyd Cassel Douglas, novelist   

1877  Ernst Wetter, member of the Swiss Federal Council (d. 1963) was born on this day in history.   

1878  Joseph John Richards, composer was born on August - 27.   

1882  On August - 27 birth of jaroslav Kricka, composer   

1882  On August - 27 birth of samuel Goldwyn, [Gelbfisch], film magnate (MGM)   

1884  Harry Antrim, Chicago IL, actor (Miracle on 34th St, Devil's Doorway) was born on this day in history.   

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

1886  On August - 27 birth of eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer   

1886  Rebecca Clarke, composer was born on this day in history.   

1890  On August - 27 birth of man Ray, US statues artist/photographer/movie (dada)   

1894  On August - 27 birth of charles Meredith, Knoxville Pa, actor (Court of Last Resort)   

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

1897  Ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter was born on this day in history.   

1898  On this day in history birth of enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols   

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 this day in history birth of c. S. Forester, British author (d. 1966)   

1901  On August - 27 birth of al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum)   

1901  On August - 27 birth of roger Pryor, NYC, actor (Belle of the Nineties, Identity Unknown)   

1902  Herbert Menges, composer was born on August - 27.   

1903  On August - 27 birth of xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles)   

1904  Norah Lofts, British author (d. 1983) was born on this day in history.   

1904  John Hay Whitney, American financier (d. 1982) was born on August - 27.   

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

0827  On August - 27 death of pope Eugene II   

1208  On this day in history irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies   

1312  Death of Arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262) on August - 27.   

1394  Death of Chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343) on August - 27.   

1450  Death of Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395) on this day in history.   

1521  On August - 27 josquin Des Prez, composer, dies   

1522  Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75 on August - 27.