Historical Events
- Britain defeats Zanzibar in a 38-minute war (9:02 AM-9:40 AM). Shortest recorded war in history.
Famous Birthdays
- Faina Ranevskaya [Faina Georgievna Feldman], Russian actress, born in Taganrog, Don Voisko Oblast, Russian Empire (d. 1984)
- Leon Theremin, Russian-Soviet electronic musical instruments inventor, born in St. Petersburg, Russia (d. 1993)
1896 Highlights
About August 27, 1896
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
