Historical Events
Film & TV History
Angelina Jolie is named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva
Famous Birthdays
- Franz Wagner, German NBA player (Orlando Magic), born in Berlin, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Abu Ali Mustafa, leader of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (assassinated) (b. 1938)
- Michael Dertouzos, Greek internet pioneer, Director of the M.I.T. Laboratory for Computer Science (b. 1936)
2001 Highlights
About August 27, 2001
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Let's Dance - Five
