Historical Events
Event of Interest
Shah of Iran Rezā Shāh Pahlavi abdicates throne in favour of his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Famous Birthdays
- Cesária Évora, Cape Verdean Grammy Award-winning morna singer (Voz d'Amor), known as "the Barefoot Diva", born in Mindelo, Cape Verde (d. 2011)
- Harrison Page, American actor
- Yuri Vassilyevich Malyshev, USSR, cosmonaut (Soyuz T-2, T-11)
1941 Highlights
About August 27, 1941
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
