AUGUST 27 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for August 27

Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891) - The 15th VP of the U.S.

James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) - Archaeologist and historian who was the first American to obtain a doctorate in Egyptology (study of Egypt).

Charles Dawes (1865-1951) - The 30th VP of the U.S.

John Hay Whitney (1904-1982) - Founder of the J.H. Whitney & Company.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) - The 36th President of the U.S.

Carter Stanley (1925-1966) - Lead singer and guitarist for the bluegrass band the Stanley Brothers.

Ira Levin (1929-2007) - Critically acclaimed author who wrote Rosemary's Baby, Boys From Brazil, and This Perfect Day.

Jeff Cook (1949-2022) - Country music guitarist, singer and fiddler for the iconic country band Alabama.

Paul Reubens (1952-2023) - Actor and comedian also known as Pee-wee Herman.

Carissa Moore (1992-Still Living) - World surfing champion (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019).

Memorable Events for August 27

1832 - The Black Hawk War between the Sauk tribe and the U.S. ends after tribal leader Black Hawk surrenders.

1859 - The first successful (and commercial) oil well is drilled at Titusville, PA.

1918 - The Spanish Flu arrives in Boston when two sailors report flu-like symptoms.

1927 - The oldest aviation school in America, Parks College (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology), opens in St. Louis, MO.