Historical Events
Music Premiere
Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg's musical "Life Begins at 8:40", starring Ray Bolger and Lulla Gear opens at the Winter Garden Theatre, NYC; runs for 237 performances
1934 Highlights
About August 27, 1934
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
