Famous Birthdays
- David Rowbotham, Australian poet and journalist, born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- William Maddock Bayliss, British physiologist, co-discoverer of hormones, dies at 64
1924 Highlights
About August 27, 1924
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo