Historical Events
- Having already won 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals, Czech star Emil Zátopek claims rare Olympic treble taking out Helsinki Games marathon in OR 2:23:03.2
Famous Birthdays
- Don Miguel Ruiz, Mexican spiritual teacher and author (The Four Agreements), born in Guadalajara, Mexico
Pee-wee Herman (70 years old)
American comic actor (Pee-wee's Big Adventure), born in Peekskill, New York
- Roger Stone, American political lobbyist, born in Norwalk, Connecticut
1952 Highlights
About August 27, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 70 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
