SEPTEMBER 27 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for September 27

Marcey Jacobson (1911-2009) - Acclaimed photographer whose greatest works were of southern Mexico indigenous peoples.

Albert Ellis (1913-2007) - Psychologist who founded rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

Don Cornelius (1936-2012) - Television host of the dance show Soul Train.

Marvin Lee Aday (1947-2022) - Famous singer whose musical name was "Meat Loaf".

Adolfo Larrue Martínez III (1948-Still Living) - Actor with stellar roles in Dark Winds, Longmire, and Powwow Highway.

Shaun Cassidy (1958-Still Living) - Singer and teen heart throb.

Brad Arnold (1978-Still Living) - Founder and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down.

Memorable Events for September 27

1777 - Lancaster, PA, becomes the capital of the U.S.

1908 - Production of the Model T automobile begins.

1916 - The first Native American Day is celebrated.

1937 - The first Santa Claus Training School opens Albion, NY.

1979 - Congress gives final approval to create Department of Education.

1998 - Google is born.