Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In August - 27

1858  Giuseppe Peanoin Cuneo, Piemonte Italy, mathematician was born on August - 27.   

1865  On this day in history birth of charles Gates Dawes, (R) 30th VP (1925-29, Nobel 1925)   

1865  On this day in history birth of emmuska Orczy, British writer (Scarlet Pimpernel)   

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

1867  Umberto Giordano, composer was born on this day in history.   

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  Karl Bosch, German chemist (BASF, Nobel 1931) was born on August - 27.   

1875  Katharine McCormick, American women's rights activist (d. 1967) was born on August - 27.   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

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  Vincent Auriol, president of France (1947-53) was born on this day in history.   

1886  Eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer was born on August - 27.   

1886  On August - 27 birth of rebecca Clarke, composer   

1890  Man Ray, US statues artist/photographer/movie (dada) was born on August - 27.   

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

1896  On August - 27 birth of faina Ranevskaya, Russian actress (d. 1984)   

1897  On this day in history 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  On this day in history birth of byron Foulger, Ogden UT, actor (River's Edge, Up in Smoke)   

1899  Cecil Scott Forester, Engld, historical novelist (Horatio Hornblower) was born on this day in history.   

1899  C. S. Forester, British author (d. 1966) was born on this day in history.   

1901  Al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum) was born on August - 27.   

1901  Roger Pryor, NYC, actor (Belle of the Nineties, Identity Unknown) was born on August - 27.   

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 August - 27.   

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 this day in history.   

0827  Death of Pope Eugene II on August - 27.   

1208  Irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies on this day in history.   

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

1394  On August - 27 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  On August - 27 josquin Des Prez, composer, dies   

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