Famous Birthdays
Barbara Bach (75 years old)
American actress (The Spy Who Loved Me, Force 10 from Navarone), born in Queens, New York
- Ed Herrmann, MLB catcher (White Sox), born in San Diego, California (d. 2013)
- Harry Reems, American actor, (d. 2013)
- Jacques Arnold, MP (Conservative)
- John Morrison, cricketer ("Mystery" NZ batsman 1973-82)
- Peter Krieg [Wilhelm Gladitz], German documentary filmmaker, and writer (September Wheat), born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, West Germany (d. 2009)
1947 Highlights
About August 27, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
